HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2010-2305

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the SetRegStri...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the SetRegString method.

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SymantecSygate Personal Firewall5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-2305?

CVE-2010-2305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the SetRegStri...

How severe is CVE-2010-2305?

CVE-2010-2305 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2305?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall.