CVE-2010-0106: Low severity Symantec AntiVirus vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2010
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Updated

The on-demand scanning in Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x and 10.1.x before MR9, AntiVirus 10.2.x, and Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9, when Tamper protection is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevention of on-demand scanning) via "specific events" that prevent the user from having read access to unspecified resources.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.6.1
Symantec Client Security=3.0
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2-mr3
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2020
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.6
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2-mr2
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2021
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1000
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.3
Symantec Client Security=3.1.0.401
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.4
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1008
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.6
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2011
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr4
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.5
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2.2
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.4.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.1
Symantec Client Security=3.1-mr7
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2001
Symantec Client Security=3.0-mr1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.8
Symantec Client Security=3.0-mr2
Symantec Client Security=3.1.401
Symantec Client Security=3.0.0.359
Symantec Client Security=3.1.400
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2010
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.1.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.5
Symantec Client Security=3.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.0.1
Symantec Client Security=3.1-mr4
Symantec Client Security=3.1.0.396
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.9
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2000
Symantec Client Security=3.1.394
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1007
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mp1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.5.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.4
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr5
Symantec Client Security=3.1-mr5

Event History

Feb 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0106?

CVE-2010-0106 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0106?

To fix CVE-2010-0106, ensure that tamper protection is enabled in Symantec AntiVirus or Client Security.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-0106?

CVE-2010-0106 affects Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x, 10.1.x, and Client Security 3.0.x, among other versions.

4

Can CVE-2010-0106 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0106 can be exploited by remote attackers if tamper protection is disabled.

5

What impact does CVE-2010-0106 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2010-0106 is the prevention of on-demand scanning, which can leave systems vulnerable.

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