CVE-2005-0249 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX compressed file exploiting a heap buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0249?
CVE-2005-0249 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 8 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module for Symantec AntiVirus Library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UPX compressed file containing a negative virtual offset to a crafted PE header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0249?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine, Symantec Brightmail Antispam, Symantec Client Security, Symantec Gateway Security, Symantec Mail Security, Symantec Norton Antivirus and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0249?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0249 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-2005-0249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4xqg-rgj7-cf6v.