CVE-2016-6592

Name: CVE-2016-6592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T21:15:16.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6592 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Symantec Norton Download Manager versions prior to 5.6. A remote user can create a specially crafted DLL file that, when placed on the target user's system, will cause the Norton Download Manager component to load the remote user's DLL instead of the intended DLL and execute arbitrary code when the Norton Download Manager component is run by the target user.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Norton Download Manager versions prior to 5.6. A remote user can create a specially crafted DLL file that, when placed on the target user's system, will cause the Norton Download Manager component to load the remote user's DLL instead of the intended DLL and execute arbitrary code when the Norton Download Manager component is run by the target user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Norton Download Manager	< 5.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037624Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1394.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037624Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1394.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6592?

How severe is CVE-2016-6592?

CVE-2016-6592 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6592?

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