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CVE-2005-2017
Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.
Published: Aug 30, 2005
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| symantec | norton_antivirus | 9.0.1.1000 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-fx5q-wj25-89h6
Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for...
References (4)
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.html Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=298&type=vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.html Vendor Advisory
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
10.0 / 10
EPSS Score
1.69%
Top 25% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
40.5 / 100
Data Sources
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EPSS
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