CVE-2006-5403
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control used in Symantec Automated Support Assistant, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
symantec
commercial·USaka norton, symantec enterprise security
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016988
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016991
securitytracker.com
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.05.html
securityresponse.symantec.com
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