CVE-2005-2017

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	n/a	n/a

References

http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2005
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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