CVE-2004-0363 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SymSpamHelper ActiveX component, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0363?
CVE-2004-0363 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SymSpamHelper ActiveX component (symspam.dll) in Norton AntiSpam 2004, as used in Norton Internet Security 2004, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the LaunchCustomRuleWizard method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0363?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Norton Antispam.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0363?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0363 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0363 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0363 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mg5-26r6-fpmg.