Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 30, 2005· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2005-2017
CVE-2005-2017
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 products
2- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.1.1000:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.idefense.com/application/poi/displaynvdVendor Advisory
- www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.24.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
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