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CVE-2005-0923

2.1 · LOW

The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a den…

Published May 2, 2005symantecEPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2005-0923 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/14741Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.03.28.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1013585Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1013586Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1013587Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713620Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12924Refsecunia.com/advisories/14741Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.03.28.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1013585

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0923?

CVE-2005-0923 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-0923?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0923?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0923?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0923 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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