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CVE-2010-0111: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 31 2011(Updated: )

HDNLRSVC.EXE in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC) 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by sending msgsys.exe a UNC share pathname, which is used directly in a CreateProcessA (aka CreateProcess) call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Antivirus=10.0
Symantec Antivirus=10.0-mr1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0-mr2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.3
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.4
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.5
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.6
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.7
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.8
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.9
Symantec Antivirus=10.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mp1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr4
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr5
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr6
Symantec Antivirus=10.1-mr7
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.0.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.4
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.4.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.5
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.5.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.6
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.6.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.7
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.8
Symantec Antivirus=10.1.9
Symantec Antivirus=10.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.2-mr2
Symantec Antivirus=10.2-mr3
Symantec System Center=10.0
Symantec System Center=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.5
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0111?

    CVE-2010-0111 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risk of exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0111?

    To fix CVE-2010-0111, upgrade Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition to version 10.1 MR10 or newer.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0111?

    CVE-2010-0111 affects various versions of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.x prior to 10.1 MR10, along with related products.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0111?

    CVE-2010-0111 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the Intel Alert Handler service.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2010-0111?

    Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2010-0111 that can leverage the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

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