CVE-2006-3456: Code Injection
First published: Fri May 11 2007(Updated: )
The Symantec NAVOPTS.DLL ActiveX control (aka Symantec.Norton.AntiVirus.NAVOptions) 12.2.0.13, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, is designed for use only in application-embedded web browsers, which allows remote attackers to "crash the control" via unspecified vectors related to content on a web site, and place Internet Explorer into a "defunct state" in which remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in addition to other Symantec ActiveX controls, regardless of whether they are marked safe for scripting. NOTE: this CVE was inadvertently used for an E-mail Auto-Protect issue, but that issue has been assigned CVE-2007-3771.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Norton System Works | =2005 | |
| Symantec Norton System Works | =2006 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =2006 | |
| Symantec Norton Internet Security | =2006 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =2005 | |
| Symantec Norton Internet Security | =2005 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=529
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.05.09.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23822
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018031
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25172
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1751
- http://osvdb.org/35075
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3456?
CVE-2006-3456 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3456?
To fix CVE-2006-3456, update the affected Symantec products to the latest version released by Symantec.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3456?
CVE-2006-3456 affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works versions 2005 and 2006.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2006-3456?
CVE-2006-3456 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the affected ActiveX control.
What versions of Symantec products are vulnerable to CVE-2006-3456?
The vulnerable versions for CVE-2006-3456 include Symantec Norton Antivirus and System Works 2005 and 2006.
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