CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3454

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

A local user can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, and potentially enabling privilege escalation.

Recommendation

Update Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Client Security to the latest patched version or apply the workarounds recommended by the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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