CVE-2005-2017 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting a vulnerability in the Symantec AntiVirus help window launch mechanism.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2017?
CVE-2005-2017 is a critical vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 29 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Norton Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx5q-wj25-89h6.