Symantec Releases Security Advisory

Symantec has released a security advisory addressing multiple vulnerabilities in various Symantec AntiVirus products.  These vulnerabilities are due to errors in the way that Symantec Decomposer handles .RAR files.  These vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

US-CERT encourages users to review Symantec Security Advisory SYM08-006, apply the update, and follow the best security practices provided in the advisory.

US-CERT will provide more information as it becomes available.