CVE-2006-0230

Critical

Description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a modified client that sends certain XML requests.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductSymantec Antivirus Scan Engine
PublishedApr 25, 2006
First seenApr 25, 2006

How to fix

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

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
symantec antivirus_scan_engine5.0.0.24—

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