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CVE-2007-2955

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple unspecified "input validation error" vulnerabilities in multiple ActiveX controls in NavComUI.dll, as used in multiple Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works products for 20…

Published Aug 9, 2007symantecEPSS 4.03%

Overview

CVE-2007-2955 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on August 9, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified "input validation error" vulnerabilities in multiple ActiveX controls in NavComUI.dll, as used in multiple Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works products for 2006, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the AnomalyList property to AxSysListView32 and (2) Anomaly property to AxSysListView32OAA.

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/25215Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2007-53/advisory/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24983Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018545Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018546Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018547Refwww.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.08.09.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2822Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35944Refsecunia.com/advisories/25215

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2955?

CVE-2007-2955 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_antivirus. It was published on August 9, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-2955?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2955?

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-2007-2955?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2955 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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