CVE-2016-5308

Name: CVE-2016-5308
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-12T02:00:12.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5308 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Client Intrusion Detection System	< 15.1.2
Symantec	Client Intrusion Detection System	< 15.0.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036264Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036264Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5308?

How severe is CVE-2016-5308?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5308 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5308?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST