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CVE-2016-2209 is a critical vulnerability affecting Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products. This flaw, part of a set of vulnerabilities disclosed in July 2016, could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. The vulnerability is associated with Symantec Antivirus and involves remote memory corruption during unpacking of RAR archives. Given the widespread use of these products in government and industry, exploitation poses significant security risks. Users are advised to apply patches provided by Symantec to mitigate the threat.
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    TA16-187A: Symantec and Norton Security Products Contain Critical Vulnerabilities

    Original release date: July 05, 2016 Systems Affected All Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products Overview Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these products are in widespread use throughout government and industry. Exploitation of...
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