CVE-2005-0923

Name: CVE-2005-0923
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0923 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Norton Antivirus	2.1
Symantec	Norton Antivirus	2005
Symantec	Norton Internet Security	2004
Symantec	Norton Internet Security	2005
Symantec	Norton System Works	2004_professional
Symantec	Norton System Works	2005_premier

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/14741
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.03.28.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013585
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013586
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013587
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713620Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12924
http://secunia.com/advisories/14741
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.03.28.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013585
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013586
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013587
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713620Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12924

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0923?

How severe is CVE-2005-0923?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0923 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0923?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0923?

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Source: NVD / NIST