VDB-15399 · CVE-2000-0238 · BID 1064

Symantec Norton Antivirus 1.0 URL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Symantec Norton Antivirus 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0238. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Symantec Norton Antivirus 1.0 (Anti-Malware Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the web server for Norton AntiVirus for Internet Email Gateways allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long URL.

The weakness was shared 03/17/2000 by Paul (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0238. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1064†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Anti-Malware Software

Vendor

Symantec

Name

Norton Antivirus

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.symantec.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/17/2000 🔍
03/17/2000 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5211 days 🔍
10/08/2020 +2299 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Posted to Bugtraq on March 17, 2000 by Paul VanDyke . (Paul)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15399
SecurityFocus: 1064 - Norton AntiVirus for Internet Email Gateways Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 00:39
Updated: 10/08/2020 15:05
Changes: 06/24/2014 00:39 (51), 04/05/2019 16:41 (1), 10/08/2020 15:05 (1)
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