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CVE-2008-0313

6.8 · MEDIUM

The ActiveDataInfo.LaunchProcess method in the SymAData.ActiveDataInfo.1 ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 throug…

Published Apr 8, 2008symantecEPSS 4.03%

Overview

CVE-2008-0313 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_360. It was published on April 8, 2008 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

The ActiveDataInfo.LaunchProcess method in the SymAData.ActiveDataInfo.1 ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, does not properly determine the location of the AutoFix Tool, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a remote (1) WebDAV or (2) SMB share.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_360 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

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=678Refsecunia.com/advisories/29660Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28509Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019751Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019752Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019753Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1077/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41631Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=678

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0313?

CVE-2008-0313 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_360. It was published on April 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0313?

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-2008-0313?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_360 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-2008-0313?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0313 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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