CVE-2005-0249

UnknownEPSS 18.83%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0249 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module for Symantec AntiVirus Library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UPX compressed file containing a negative virtual offset to a crafted PE header.. EPSS estimates a 18.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module for Symantec AntiVirus Library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UPX compressed file containing a negative virtual offset to a crafted PE header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.83%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SymantecAntivirus Scan Engine< 4.3.3
SymantecBrightmail Antispam4.0
SymantecBrightmail Antispam5.5
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.434Mr3
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.437
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.446Mr4
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.457Mr5
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.460Mr6
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.464Mr7
SymantecClient Security1.0.1_build_8.01.471Mr8
SymantecClient Security1.1.1_mr1_build_8.1.1.314a
SymantecClient Security1.1.1_mr2_build_8.1.1.319
SymantecClient Security1.1.1_mr3_build_8.1.1.323
SymantecClient Security1.1.1_mr4_build_8.1.1.329
SymantecClient Security1.1.1_mr5_build_8.1.1.336
SymantecGateway Security1.0
SymantecGateway Security2.0
SymantecGateway Security2.0.1
SymantecMail Security4.0
SymantecMail Security4.1Build 458
SymantecMail Security4.5_build_719
SymantecNorton Antivirus2.18_build_83
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.1.1.319
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.1.1.323
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.1.1.329
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.1.1_build8.1.1.314a
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.434
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.437
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.446
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.457
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.460
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.464
SymantecNorton Antivirus8.01.471
SymantecNorton Antivirus9.0
SymantecNorton Antivirus2004
SymantecNorton Internet Security2004
SymantecNorton System Works2004
SymantecSav Filter Domino Nt Portsbuild3.0.5
SymantecSav Filter For Domino Nt3.1.1
SymantecWeb Security3.01.59
SymantecWeb Security3.01.60
SymantecWeb Security3.01.61
SymantecWeb Security3.01.62
SymantecWeb Security3.01.63
SymantecWeb Security3.01.67
SymantecWeb Security3.01.68

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0249?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DEC2EXE module for Symantec AntiVirus Library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UPX compressed file containing a negative virtual offset to a crafted PE header.
How severe is CVE-2005-0249?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0249 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0249?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST