CVE-2018-5234

Public Exploit

Description

The Norton Core router prior to v237 may be susceptible to a command injection exploit. This is a type of attack in which the goal is execution of arbitrary commands on the host system via vulnerable software.

8.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 28.70% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: Symantec Corporation Norton Core

References

Link	Tags
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20180430_00	vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44574/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103955	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5234?: CVE-2018-5234 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5234?: To fix CVE-2018-5234, 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-2018-5234 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-5234 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5234?: CVE-2018-5234 affects Symantec Corporation Norton Core.

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