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  • 1.  Detecting bufferoverflow in sep

    Posted Apr 25, 2012 06:05 AM

    Hi,

    I wish to know whether SEP is able to detect buffer over flow attacks?

     

    Thanks



  • 2.  RE: Detecting bufferoverflow in sep

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Apr 25, 2012 06:10 AM

    yes, it detects BO.

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH105940&locale=en_US

    Does Symantec Endpoint Protection provide protection against buffer overflows?
    Yes. Symantec Endpoint Protection provides Buffer Overflow protection through its Network Intrusion Prevention System.
     



  • 3.  RE: Detecting bufferoverflow in sep

    Posted Apr 25, 2012 06:18 AM

    Yes, SEP can detect buffer over flow attacks.



  • 4.  RE: Detecting bufferoverflow in sep
    Best Answer

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Apr 25, 2012 06:32 AM

    Hello,

    Does Symantec Endpoint Protection provide protection against buffer overflows? 

    Yes. Symantec Endpoint Protection provides Buffer Overflow protection through its Network Intrusion Prevention System.

    A Similar Thread which provides the Answer to your Question:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/sep-11-buffer-overflow-protection

    Hope that helps!!