CVE-2006-3454 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Client Security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3454?
CVE-2006-3454 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 14 Sep 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 up to 10.0, and Client Security 1.x up to 3.0, allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in (1) Tamper Protection and (2) Virus Alert Notification messages.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3454?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Symantec Client Security, Symantec Norton Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3454?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3454 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-2006-3454 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3454 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7w82-pwgm-97m7.