CVE-2005-2759
First published: Thu Oct 20 2005(Updated: )
** SPLIT ** The jlucaller program in LiveUpdate for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 9.0.3 on Macintosh runs setuid when executing Java programs, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: due to a CNA error, this candidate was also originally assigned to an issue in DiskMountNotify. Use CVE-2005-3270 for the DiskMountNotify issue, and CVE-2005-2759 for the LiveUpdate issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Norton Antivirus | =9.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2759?
CVE-2005-2759 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2759?
To fix CVE-2005-2759, update to a newer version of Symantec Norton AntiVirus that addresses this privilege escalation issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2759?
CVE-2005-2759 affects users of Symantec Norton AntiVirus version 9.0.3 on Macintosh systems.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2759?
CVE-2005-2759 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper setuid permissions in the jlucaller program.
Can CVE-2005-2759 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-2759 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
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