CVE-2016-2208

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductSymantec Anti-virus Engine
PublishedMay 19, 2016
First seenMay 19, 2016

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
symantec anti-virus_enginev ≤ 20151.1.0.32—

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