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CVE-2010-3268

5.0 · MEDIUM

The GetStringAMSHandler function in prgxhndl.dll in hndlrsvc.exe in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (AMS), as used in Symantec…

Published Dec 22, 2010intelCWE-20EPSS 3.32%

Overview

CVE-2010-3268 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intel intel_alert_management_system. It was published on December 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GetStringAMSHandler function in prgxhndl.dll in hndlrsvc.exe in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (AMS), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1.4.4010 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Symantec Endpoint Protection before 11.x, does not properly validate the CommandLine field of an AMS request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update intel_alert_management_system 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/42593Refsecunia.com/advisories/43099Refwww.coresecurity.com/content/symantec-intel-handler-service-remote-dosRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515191/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/45936Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024866Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110126_00Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3206Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64028

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3268?

CVE-2010-3268 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intel intel_alert_management_system. It was published on December 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-3268?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2010-3268?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update intel_alert_management_system 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-2010-3268?

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