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Unscored severity · published Aug 30, 2005
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…
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CVSS
1.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.7% · higher than 77% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
NA
Norton Antivirus · Symantec
9.0.1.1000 · source: NVD
Affected product
NA
Norton Antivirus
Symantec
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2017
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-2017
Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilities
Vendor Advisory
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.html
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