CVE-2010-0108: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 19, 2010
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the cliproxy.objects.1 ActiveX control in the Symantec Client Proxy (CLIproxy.dll) in Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x, 10.1.x before MR9, and 10.2.x before MR4; and Symantec Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetRemoteComputerName function.

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0108?

CVE-2010-0108 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0108?

To fix CVE-2010-0108, update the Symantec AntiVirus and Symantec Client Security to versions that include the necessary patches.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0108?

CVE-2010-0108 affects Symantec AntiVirus versions 10.0.x, 10.1.x before MR9, and 10.2.x before MR4, as well as Symantec Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0108?

CVE-2010-0108 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ActiveX control of the Symantec Client Proxy.

5

Can CVE-2010-0108 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0108 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted arguments to the vulnerable ActiveX component.

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