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.