CVE-2016-2208 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the system via a malformed PE header file in the Symantec Anti-Virus Engine kernel component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2208?
CVE-2016-2208 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel component in Symantec Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 20151.1 before 20151.1.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory access violation and system crash) via a malformed PE header file.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Anti-Virus Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-2208 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-2208 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqr3-2jm7-5j3p.