CVE-2005-2017

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductSymantec Norton Antivirus
PublishedAug 30, 2005
First seenAug 30, 2005

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
symantec norton_antivirus9.0.1.1000—

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