# CVE-2016-2208: The kernel component in Symantec Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 20151.1 before 20151.1.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cau

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-05-19 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90653
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39835/
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=820
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20160516_00
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035903
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39835

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