Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-2211 is a remote code execution and denial-of-service risk in Symantec's AntiVirus Decomposer engine. A malicious CAB archive could be mishandled during decompression, affecting many Symantec and Norton endpoint, mail, gateway, server, and protection products before listed fixed versions. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running legacy Symantec or Norton security products below the fixed versions named in the CVE. Mail, web, file-scanning, endpoint, and server security components are relevant because they may automatically inspect archived content. Prioritize remediation where affected products inspect inbound email, web downloads, shared files, or endpoint content. Treat this as high priority for any remaining legacy Symantec estate, while noting the bundle does not evidence active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Symantec and Norton products against the affected list.; Upgrade to the fixed releases or hotfix levels named in the CVE.; Review the Symantec advisory for product-specific remediation guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 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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