CVE-2006-3454

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 up to 10.0, and Client Security 1.x up to 3.0, allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in (1) Tamper Protection and (2) Virus Alert Notification messages.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016842	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28936	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446041/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://layereddefense.com/SAV13SEPT.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19986	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21884	third party advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.09.13.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3599	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446293/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3454?: CVE-2006-3454 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3454?: To fix CVE-2006-3454, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3454 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3454 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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