SB2016063011 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Symantec Scan Engine
Published: June 30, 2016 Updated: November 22, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016063011
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3644)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause heap overflow.The vulnerability exists due to an error when Symantec attempts to clean or remove components from archives which are detected as malicious ones. The heap overflow occurs because Symantec assumes that filenames cannot be longer than 77 characters, which isn't correct.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.