Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Symantec/Norton antivirus scanning flaw. A specially crafted file could trigger memory corruption in the decomposer engine and allow remote code execution when affected software processes it. The business concern is broad exposure across endpoint, mail, gateway, server, and scanning products, especially where they inspect untrusted files or email. Exposure is most likely on legacy Symantec or Norton deployments that still run the vulnerable versions listed in the CVE. Systems that scan inbound email, web downloads, file uploads, archives, SharePoint content, or endpoint files are the main concern because the vulnerable component processes crafted files during inspection. Prioritize remediation if any listed Symantec/Norton products remain in production, especially on mail gateways, web gateways, protection engines, and servers. The impact is potentially remote code execution in trusted security infrastructure, but the evidence provided does not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected products to the fixed versions or hotfixes named in the CVE description.; Prioritize internet-facing mail, web gateway, SharePoint, and file-scanning deployments.; Retire unsupported legacy Symantec/Norton versions that cannot receive the listed fixes..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 40037CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_00CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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