What is the severity of CVE-2016-6592?

The severity of CVE-2016-6592 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

What is the affected software by CVE-2016-6592?

The affected software by CVE-2016-6592 is Symantec Norton Download Manager versions prior to 5.6.

How can a remote user exploit CVE-2016-6592?

A remote user can exploit CVE-2016-6592 by creating a specially crafted DLL file and placing it on the target user's system, causing the Norton Download Manager component to load the remote user's DLL instead of the intended DLL and executable files.

Are there any references available for CVE-2016-6592?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2016-6592. You can find them at the following links: [Reference 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94695), [Reference 2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95444), and [Reference 3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037622).

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2016-6592?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2016-6592 is CWE-427.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-6592

high

7.8

CWE

427

14/1/2020

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6592

First published: Tue Jan 14 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Norton Download Manager versions prior to 5.6. A remote user can create a specially crafted DLL file that, when placed on the target user's system, will cause the Norton Download Manager component to load the remote user's DLL instead of the intended DLL and execute arbitrary code when the Norton Download Manager component is run by the target user.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Norton Download Manager	<5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6592?
The severity of CVE-2016-6592 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software by CVE-2016-6592?
The affected software by CVE-2016-6592 is Symantec Norton Download Manager versions prior to 5.6.
How can a remote user exploit CVE-2016-6592?
A remote user can exploit CVE-2016-6592 by creating a specially crafted DLL file and placing it on the target user's system, causing the Norton Download Manager component to load the remote user's DLL instead of the intended DLL and executable files.
Are there any references available for CVE-2016-6592?
Yes, there are references available for CVE-2016-6592. You can find them at the following links: [Reference 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94695), [Reference 2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95444), and [Reference 3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037622).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2016-6592?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2016-6592 is CWE-427.

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