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CVE-2006-0230

Published: Apr 25, 2006Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other
10.0CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
16.1%
Top 3.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
Not available

Description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a modified client that sends certain XML requests.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:CI:CA:C
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:CConfidentiality
Complete
I:CIntegrity
Complete
A:CAvailability
Complete
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

symantec
commercial·USaka symantec enterprise security, norton
antivirus scan engine
Security Products
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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17637
securityfocus.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/19734
secunia.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431724/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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