CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0363

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the SymSpamHelper ActiveX component (symspam.dll) in Norton AntiSpam 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the LaunchCustomRuleWizard method.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious threat to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Norton AntiSpam to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the ActiveX component.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SymSpamHelper ActiveX component (symspam.dll) in Norton AntiSpam 2004, as used in Norton Internet Security 2004, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the LaunchCustomRuleWizard method.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS