CVE-2006-1836
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2006-1836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execution path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execution path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Liveupdate | 3.0 |
| Symantec | Liveupdate | 3.0.1 |
| Symantec | Liveupdate | 3.0.2 |
| Symantec | Liveupdate | 3.0.3 |
| Symantec | Liveupdate | 3.5 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.1 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.2 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.3 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 10.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 10.0.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 10.0.1 |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 10.9.1 |
| Symantec | Norton Internet Security | 3.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Personal Firewall | 3.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Personal Firewall | 3.1 |
| Symantec | Norton System Works | 3.0 |
| Symantec | Norton Utilities | 8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19682Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19682Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-1836?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in unspecified components in Symantec LiveUpdate for Macintosh 3.0.0 through 3.5.0 do not set the execution path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
How severe is CVE-2006-1836?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1836?
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-2006-1836?
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