CVE-2007-5829
First published: Mon Nov 05 2007(Updated: )
The Disk Mount scanner in Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh 9.x and 10.x, Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 10.0 and 10.1, and Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 3.x, uses a directory with weak permissions (group writable), which allows local admin users to gain root privileges by replacing unspecified files, which are executed when a user with physical access inserts a disk and the "Show Progress During Mount Scans" option is enabled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.2 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.3 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.1 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =10.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0.1 | |
| Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 | =3.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Antivirus with Backup | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.11.02.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26253
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018889
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27488
- http://osvdb.org/40864
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3698
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38229
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5829?
CVE-2007-5829 is considered to have a medium severity due to the ability for local admin users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5829?
To fix CVE-2007-5829, modify the permissions of the affected directory to prevent group writable access.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-5829?
CVE-2007-5829 affects Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh 9.x and 10.x, Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 10.0 and 10.1, and Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 3.x.
Who is impacted by CVE-2007-5829?
Local admin users on vulnerable systems are impacted by CVE-2007-5829 as they can exploit the weak permissions to gain elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-5829?
A potential workaround for CVE-2007-5829 is to regularly review and restrict access permissions on the directories used by the antivirus software.
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