CVE-2016-5308
CVE-2016-5308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Client Intrusion Detection System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Client Intrusion Detection System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Client Intrusion Detection System (CIDS) driver before 15.0.6 in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and before 15.1.2 in Norton Security allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a malformed Portable Executable (PE) file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5308?
- The Client Intrusion Detection System (CIDS) driver before 15.0.6 in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and before 15.1.2 in Norton Security allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a malformed Portable Executable (PE) file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5308?
- CVE-2016-5308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5308 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5308?
- CVE-2016-5308 affects Symantec Client Intrusion Detection System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5308?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5308 published?
- CVE-2016-5308 was published on 2016-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91608
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036264
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036265
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_01
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_intrusion_detection_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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