Vulnerability Description
The Symantec NAVOPTS.DLL ActiveX control (aka Symantec.Norton.AntiVirus.NAVOptions) 12.2.0.13, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, is designed for use only in application-embedded web browsers, which allows remote attackers to "crash the control" via unspecified vectors related to content on a web site, and place Internet Explorer into a "defunct state" in which remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in addition to other Symantec ActiveX controls, regardless of whether they are marked safe for scripting. NOTE: this CVE was inadvertently used for an E-mail Auto-Protect issue, but that issue has been assigned CVE-2007-3771.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 2005 |
| Symantec | Norton Internet Security | 2005 |
| Symantec | Norton System Works | 2005 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=529Vendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/35075
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25172Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23822
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018031
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.05.09.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1751Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34200
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=529Vendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/35075
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25172Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23822
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018031
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.05.09.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1751Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3456?
CVE-2006-3456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The Symantec NAVOPTS.DLL ActiveX control (aka Symantec.Norton.AntiVirus.NAVOptions) 12.2.0.13, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, is designed for use only ...
How severe is CVE-2006-3456?
CVE-2006-3456 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Norton Antivirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security, Symantec Norton System Works.