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CVE-2016-6592

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Published: Jan 14, 2020Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Symantec
1 product
Norton Download Manager
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Norton Download Manager
Before 5.6

Related CWEs

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (12)

Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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