CVE-2008-0312 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AutoFix Support Tool ActiveX control, 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-2008-0312?
CVE-2008-0312 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 8 Apr 2008. 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 AutoFix Support Tool ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products, including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetEventLogInfo method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0312?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Symantec Norton 360, Symantec Norton Antivirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security, Symantec Norton System Works.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0312?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0312 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-2008-0312 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0312 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w6p-m8fc-g238.