Symantec Releases security update

Number: AV16-189
Date: 16 November 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the recently released Symantec security updates.

Assessment

Symantec has released a Security Advisory to address critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on affected systems.

Affected Products:
- Symantec IT Management Suite version 8.0
- Symantec Ghost Solution Suite version 3.1
- Symantec Endpoint Virtualization version 7.x

CVE References: CVE-2016-6590

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.

References

https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161115_00

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