CVE-2010-3497: Medium severity Symantec Norton Antivirus vulnerability
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 does not properly interact with the processing of hcp:// URLs by the Microsoft Help and Support Center, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malware that is correctly detected by this product, but with a detection approach that occurs too late to stop the code execution. NOTE: the researcher indicates that a vendor response was received, stating that this issue "falls into the work of our Firewall and not our AV (per our methodology of layers of defense)."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3497?
CVE-2010-3497 is rated as having a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3497?
To fix CVE-2010-3497, users should ensure their Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 is updated to the latest version released by the vendor.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-3497?
CVE-2010-3497 specifically affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus version 2011.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-3497?
CVE-2010-3497 is associated with remote code execution attacks that exploit hcp:// URLs.
Can CVE-2010-3497 be exploited by malware?
Yes, CVE-2010-3497 can be exploited by malware that is detected by Symantec Norton AntiVirus but interacts improperly with the vulnerable URL processing.