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CVE-2016-2209: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 30 2016(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Dec2SS.dll in the AntiVirus Decomposer engine in Symantec Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); Symantec Data Center Security:Server (SDCS:S) 6.x through 6.6 MP1; Symantec Web Gateway; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1 RU6 MP5; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Mac; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Linux before 12.1 RU6 MP5; Symantec Protection Engine (SPE) before 7.0.5 HF01, 7.5.x before 7.5.3 HF03, 7.5.4 before HF01, and 7.8.0 before HF01; Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers (SPSS) 6.0.3 through 6.0.5 before 6.0.5 HF 1.5 and 6.0.6 before HF 1.6; Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE) before 7.0_3966002 HF1.1 and 7.5.x before 7.5_3966008 VHF1.2; Symantec Mail Security for Domino (SMSDOM) before 8.0.9 HF1.1 and 8.1.x before 8.1.3 HF1.2; CSAPI before 10.0.4 HF01; Symantec Message Gateway (SMG) before 10.6.1-4; Symantec Message Gateway for Service Providers (SMG-SP) 10.5 before patch 254 and 10.6 before patch 253; Norton AntiVirus, Norton Security, Norton Internet Security, and Norton 360 before NGC 22.7; Norton Security for Mac before 13.0.2; Norton Power Eraser (NPE) before 5.1; and Norton Bootable Removal Tool (NBRT) before 2016.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange>=7.0<=7.0.4
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange>=7.5<=7.5.4
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange=6.5.8
Symantec Norton Power Eraser<=5.0
Symantec Protection Engine>=7.0.0<=7.0.5
Symantec Protection Engine>=7.5.0<=7.5.4
Symantec Protection Engine=7.8.0
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.6-mp1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.6-mp1a
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.6-mp2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.6-mp3
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.6-mp4
Symantec Brightmail and Messaging Gateway<=10.6.1-3
Symantec Norton 360
Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Norton Security
Norton Security
Symantec NGC<=22.6
Symantec Messaging Gateway for Service Providers=10.5
Symantec Messaging Gateway for Service Providers=10.6
Symantec Norton Bootable Removal Tool<=2016.0
Symantec Mail Security>=8.0<=8.0.9
Symantec Mail Security>=8.1<=8.1.3
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.0
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.0-mp1
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.5
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.5-mp1
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.6
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.6-mp1
Symantec Norton Security for Mac<=13.0.1
Symantec Advanced Threat Protection<=2.0.3
Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers=6.03
Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers=6.04
Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers=6.05
Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers=6.06
Symantec CSAPI<=10.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2209?

    CVE-2016-2209 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow issue that may allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2209?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-2209, upgrade to the latest version of the affected Symantec products, ensuring that the updates address the vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2209?

    CVE-2016-2209 affects several versions of Symantec products, including Symantec Advanced Threat Protection and Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to version 12.1 RU6 MP5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2209?

    CVE-2016-2209 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Dec2SS.dll component of certain Symantec security products.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2209?

    While the best solution is to upgrade to the patched versions, temporarily disabling the affected component may reduce risk until an update is applied.

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