CVE-2016-2206

Name: CVE-2016-2206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-12T02:00:06.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management console in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 and Symantec Workspace Virtualization (SWV) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by modifying the file-download configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management console in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 and Symantec Workspace Virtualization (SWV) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by modifying the file-download configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Workspace Streaming	7.5.0
Symantec	Workspace Streaming	7.6.0
Symantec	Workspace Virtualization	7.5.0
Symantec	Workspace Virtualization	7.6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2206?

How severe is CVE-2016-2206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2206?

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Source: NVD / NIST