CVE-2010-0108 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Symantec Client Proxy 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-2010-0108?
CVE-2010-0108 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection, published on 19 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 the cliproxy.objects.1 ActiveX control in the Symantec Client Proxy (CLIproxy.dll) in Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x, 10.1.x before MR9, and 10.2.x before MR4; and Symantec Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetRemoteComputerName function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0108?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Symantec Antivirus, Symantec Client Security, Symantec Endpoint Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0108 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-2010-0108 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0108 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Endpoint Protection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w3v-xg6m-mghp.