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CVE-2005-2766

2.1 · LOW

Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.1.x and 9.0.4.x, and possibly other versions, when obtaining updates from an internal LiveUpdate server, stores sensitive information in cleartext in the Lo…

Published Sep 2, 2005symantecEPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2005-2766 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on September 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

Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.1.x and 9.0.4.x, and possibly other versions, when obtaining updates from an internal LiveUpdate server, stores sensitive information in cleartext in the Log.Liveupdate log file, which allows attackers to obtain the username and password to the internal LiveUpdate server.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2766?

CVE-2005-2766 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on September 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-2766?

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-2005-2766?

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-2005-2766?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2766 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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