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CVE-2005-2017

CRITICAL CVSS: 10.0 Published: 2005-08-30 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Symantec Norton Antivirus

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References