CVE-2006-1836
First published: Wed Apr 19 2006(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execution path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec LiveUpdate | =3.0 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate | =3.0.1 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate | =3.0.2 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate | =3.0.3 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate | =3.5 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.1 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.2 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.3 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.0.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.0.1 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.9.1 | |
| Symantec Norton Internet Security | =3.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Personal Firewall | =3.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Personal Firewall | =3.1 | |
| Symantec Norton System Works | =3.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Utilities | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.17b.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19682
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015953
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/100
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1386
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431318/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1836?
The severity of CVE-2006-1836 is considered to be high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1836?
To fix CVE-2006-1836, users should upgrade to a patched version of Symantec LiveUpdate or relevant products that eliminate the untrusted search path vulnerability.
Which Symantec products are affected by CVE-2006-1836?
Affected products include Symantec LiveUpdate versions 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 and several versions of Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security for Macintosh.
Can a local user exploit CVE-2006-1836?
Yes, a local user can exploit CVE-2006-1836 to gain elevated privileges through a Trojan horse program.
Is CVE-2006-1836 specific to Windows or Macintosh?
CVE-2006-1836 is specifically a vulnerability present in versions of Symantec products for Macintosh.
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