HTTP: Symantec Antivirus Engine PE Header Heap Buffer Overflow
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability against Symantec Antivirus Engine. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on remote system.
Extended 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.
Affected Products
Symantec anti-virus_engine
Short Name
HTTP:STC:PE-HDR-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Antivirus Buffer CVE-2016-2208 Engine Header Heap Overflow PE Symantec
Release Date
11/15/2016
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3337
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Symantec
CVSS Score
9.4