Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control used in Symantec Automated Support Assistant, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Automated Support Assistant | All versions |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | All versions |
| Symantec | Norton Internet Security | 2006 |
| Symantec | Norton System Works | 2005 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22228Vendor Advisory
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.05.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016988
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016989
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016990
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016991
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/400601US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20348
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3929
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22228Vendor Advisory
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.05.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016988
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016989
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016990
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5403?
CVE-2006-5403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control used in Symantec Automated Support Assistant, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, allows user-assisted rem...
How severe is CVE-2006-5403?
CVE-2006-5403 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Automated Support Assistant, Symantec Norton Antivirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security, Symantec Norton System Works.