HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-2210
HIGHPOC

CVE-2016-2210

CWE-119Published: June 30, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in Dec2LHA.dll in the AntiVirus Decomposer engine in Symantec Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); Symantec Data Center Security:Server (SDCS:S) 6.x through 6.6 MP1; Symantec Web Gateway; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1 RU6 MP5; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Mac; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Linux before 12.1 RU6 MP5; Symantec Protection Engine (SPE) before 7.0.5 HF01, 7.5.x before 7.5.3 HF03, 7.5.4 before HF01, and 7.8.0 before HF01; Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers (SPSS) 6.0.3 through 6.0.5 before 6.0.5 HF 1.5 and 6.0.6 before HF 1.6; Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE) before 7.0_3966002 HF1.1 and 7.5.x before 7.5_3966008 VHF1.2; Symantec Mail Security for Domino (SMSDOM) before 8.0.9 HF1.1 and 8.1.x before 8.1.3 HF1.2; CSAPI before 10.0.4 HF01; Symantec Message Gateway (SMG) before 10.6.1-4; Symantec Message Gateway for Service Providers (SMG-SP) 10.5 before patch 254 and 10.6 before patch 253; Norton AntiVirus, Norton Security, Norton Internet Security, and Norton 360 before NGC 22.7; Norton Security for Mac before 13.0.2; Norton Power Eraser (NPE) before 5.1; and Norton Bootable Removal Tool (NBRT) before 2016.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2210 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.3.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-2210. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple1 product(s)
macos
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
symantec18 product(s)
mail security for microsoft exchangenorton power eraserprotection engineendpoint protectionmessage gatewaynorton 360norton antivirusnorton internet securitynorton securitynorton security with backupngcmessage gateway for service providers+6
Source: NVD CPE · 28 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91437
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036198
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036199
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40032/
ADVISORYhttps://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91437
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036198
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036199
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40032/
ADVISORYhttps://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_00

All References (10)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91437Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036198Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036199Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40032/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_00Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91437Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036198Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036199Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40032/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_00Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-2210
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-2210 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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