Memory Corruption in Symantec Security Products due to RAR File Parsing Issues
CVE-2016-5310

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Protection Engine
Protection For Sharepoint Servers
Mail Security For Microsoft Exchange
Messaging Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2017

Summary

The RAR file parser component within the AntiVirus Decomposer engine of various Symantec products has a vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a malicious RAR file, attackers can trigger memory corruption during decompression, resulting in potential service denial. This issue affects a wide range of Symantec products, which underscores the importance of promptly updating to secure versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdate...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036848
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40405/
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EPSS Score

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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