CVE-2010-0107 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in a Symantec ActiveX control, potentially causing crashes or executing arbitrary code if they masquerade as an authorized site.
- 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-2010-0107?
CVE-2010-0107 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 23 Feb 2010. 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
Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control (SYMLTCOM.dll) in Symantec N360 1.0 and 2.0; Norton Internet Security, AntiVirus, SystemWorks, and Confidential 2006 through 2008; and Symantec Client Security 3.0.x before 3.1 MR9, and 3.1.x before MR9; allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability if the attacker can "masquerade as an authorized site."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0107?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Symantec Client Security, Symantec Norton 360, Symantec Norton Antivirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0107?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0107 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-2010-0107 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0107 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9jq-chpq-69vv.