Vulnerability Description
The Client Intrusion Detection System (CIDS) driver before 15.0.6 in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and before 15.1.2 in Norton Security allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a malformed Portable Executable (PE) file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Client Intrusion Detection System | < 15.1.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036264Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036265Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036264Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036265Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5308?
CVE-2016-5308 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Client Intrusion Detection System (CIDS) driver before 15.0.6 in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and before 15.1.2 in Norton Security allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memor...
How severe is CVE-2016-5308?
CVE-2016-5308 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5308?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Client Intrusion Detection System, Microsoft Windows.