CVE-2005-2017 Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerabilit...
HighCVSS 10.0
EPSS 1.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| symantec norton antivirus | = 9.0.1.1000 | No fix listed |
References
- 20050829 Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- www.symantec.com vendor-advisory