CVE-2008-0312
What it is
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AutoFix Support Tool ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products, including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetEventLogInfo method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 6.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 6.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 6.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-119 · Buffer errors
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- Symantec Norton 360 1.0
- Symantec Norton Antivirus 2006
- Symantec Norton Antivirus 2007
- Symantec Norton Antivirus 2008
- Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006
- Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007
- Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008
- Symantec Norton System Works 2006
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Medium
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2008-0312.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2008-0312. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29660
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28507
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019752
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019753
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29660
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28507
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29660
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28507
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019752
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019753
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1077/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41629
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29660
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28507
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019752
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019753
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1077/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41629