CVE-2010-2305 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall ActiveX control.
- 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-2010-2305?
CVE-2010-2305 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 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 in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the SetRegString method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2305?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2305?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2305 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-2010-2305 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2305 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg27-wh8f-4pvh.