2.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0923

First published: Tue Mar 29 2005(Updated: )

The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2004
Symantec Norton System Works=2004_professional
Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup=2.1
Symantec Norton System Works=2005_premier
Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup=2005
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0923?

    CVE-2005-0923 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to cause denial of service by affecting CPU consumption and system stability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0923?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-0923, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected Symantec software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0923?

    CVE-2005-0923 affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, Norton Internet Security 2004 and 2005, and Norton System Works 2004 and 2005.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2005-0923 enable?

    CVE-2005-0923 enables attackers to perform a denial of service attack, which can lead to CPU exhaustion and crashes on the targeted systems.

  • Is CVE-2005-0923 still a concern?

    While CVE-2005-0923 was identified in 2005, it remains a concern for users who have not updated their vulnerable software versions.

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