CVE-2016-6593

Public Exploit

Description

A code-execution vulnerability exists during startup in jhi.dll and otpiha.dll in Symantec VIP Access Desktop before 2.2.2, which could let local malicious users execute arbitrary code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: Symantec VIP Access Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140098/Symantec-VIP-Access-Arbitrary-DLL-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94731 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539889/100/0/threaded vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1388.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6593?
CVE-2016-6593 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6593?
To fix CVE-2016-6593, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6593 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-6593 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6593?
CVE-2016-6593 affects Symantec VIP Access Desktop.
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