Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine Web Service Administrative Interface Buffer Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 67229

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Synopsis

The remote host has software installed that is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote host has a version of Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine installed that is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the web-based administrative interface. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Upgrade to Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.3.12 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 67229

File Name: symantec_scan_engine_sym05_017.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 7/10/2013

Updated: 8/1/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:antivirus_scan_engine

Required KB Items: SMB/symantec_scan_engine/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/4/2005

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/4/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2758

BID: 15001

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