Vulnerability Description
** SPLIT ** The jlucaller program in LiveUpdate for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 9.0.3 on Macintosh runs setuid when executing Java programs, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: due to a CNA error, this candidate was also originally assigned to an issue in DiskMountNotify. Use CVE-2005-3270 for the DiskMountNotify issue, and CVE-2005-2759 for the LiveUpdate issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17268
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015083
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=324&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15142
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.19a.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17268
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015083
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=324&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15142
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.19a.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2759?
CVE-2005-2759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). ** SPLIT ** The jlucaller program in LiveUpdate for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 9.0.3 on Macintosh runs setuid when executing Java programs, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: due to a ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2759?
CVE-2005-2759 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2759?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Norton Antivirus.