SB2016063009 - Remote stack-based buffer overflow in Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers (SPSS)



SB2016063009 - Remote stack-based buffer overflow in Symantec Protection for SharePoint Servers (SPSS)

Published: June 30, 2016 Updated: July 12, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016063009
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Remote stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2210)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when decompressing LZH and LHA archives in the dec2lha library. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause stacked-based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted archive to vulnerable server.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.