CVE-2005-2017 | BDVDB-2026-12308 Detail

Description#

Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.html
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilities

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12005-08-29Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-09-16Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.