CVE-2004-0487: Critical severity Symantec Norton Antivirus vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2004
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Updated

A certain ActiveX control in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary programs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2.1

Event History

Jun 3, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0487?

CVE-2004-0487 is considered to have a moderate severity as it allows for denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0487?

To fix CVE-2004-0487, ensure that you update Symantec Norton AntiVirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2004-0487?

CVE-2004-0487 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service due to resource consumption and could potentially allow arbitrary program execution.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0487?

CVE-2004-0487 specifically affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and versions that contain the vulnerable ActiveX control.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2004-0487?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2004-0487 that can lead to denial of service and exploitation through the vulnerable ActiveX control.

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