CVE-2024-23617

Summary

CVE-2024-23617 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Symantec Data Loss Prevention versions prior to 14.0.2. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue by crafting a document and persuading a user to open it. Successful exploitation could lead to code execution, potentially allowing the attacker to gain control of the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using the Symantec Data Loss Prevention software and highlights the importance of keeping software up to date to protect against known security threats.

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