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cve-2016-2210
About this tag
The tag cve-2016-2210 covers a critical vulnerability disclosed in July 2016 affecting Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products. This security flaw is part of a set of multiple vulnerabilities that could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. The vulnerability was documented in a US-CERT alert (TA16-187A) and is associated with Symantec Antivirus products widely used in government and industry. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on understanding the impact, mitigation steps, and the broader context of security updates for Symantec and Norton software. Users seeking information on cve-2016-2210 will find details on affected systems and the severity of the exploit.
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...