CVE-2005-0249: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 8, 2005
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module for Symantec AntiVirus Library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UPX compressed file containing a negative virtual offset to a crafted PE header.

Affected Software

49 affected components
Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine<4.3.3
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=4.0
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=5.5
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.434-mr3
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.437
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.446-mr4
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.457-mr5
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.460-mr6
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.464-mr7
Symantec Client Security=1.0.1_build_8.01.471-mr8
Symantec Client Security=1.1.1_mr1_build_8.1.1.314a
Symantec Client Security=1.1.1_mr2_build_8.1.1.319
Symantec Client Security=1.1.1_mr3_build_8.1.1.323
Symantec Client Security=1.1.1_mr4_build_8.1.1.329
Symantec Client Security=1.1.1_mr5_build_8.1.1.336
Symantec Gateway Security=1.0
Symantec Gateway Security=2.0
Symantec Gateway Security=2.0.1
Symantec Mail Security=4.0
Symantec Mail Security=4.1-build_458
Symantec Mail Security=4.1-build_459
Symantec Mail Security=4.1-build_461
Symantec Mail Security=4.5_build_719
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2.18_build_83
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.1.1.319
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.1.1.323
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.1.1.329
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.1.1_build8.1.1.314a
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.434
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.437
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.446
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.457
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.460
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.464
Symantec Norton Antivirus=8.01.471
Symantec Norton Antivirus=9.0
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2004
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2004
Symantec Norton System Works=2004
Symantec Sav Filter Domino Nt Ports=build3.0.5
Symantec Sav Filter Domino Nt Ports=build3.0.5
Symantec Sav Filter For Domino Nt=3.1.1
Symantec Web Security=3.01.59
Symantec Web Security=3.01.60
Symantec Web Security=3.01.61
Symantec Web Security=3.01.62
Symantec Web Security=3.01.63
Symantec Web Security=3.01.67
Symantec Web Security=3.01.68

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/107822

Patch Available

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.02.08.html

Patch Available

http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/187

Event History

Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0249?

CVE-2005-0249 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0249?

To fix CVE-2005-0249, it is recommended to update all affected Symantec products to their latest versions that contain the security patches.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-0249?

CVE-2005-0249 affects several Symantec products, including Norton Internet Security 2004, Norton Antivirus, and Client Security versions.

4

Can CVE-2005-0249 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0249 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted UPX compressed files.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2005-0249 enable?

CVE-2005-0249 enables attackers to perform arbitrary code execution on the targeted system.

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