medium5.0Public exploit code
CVE-2004-1910
rufsi.dll in Symantec Virus Detection allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string to the GetPrivateProfileString function.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Symantec Security Check Virus Detection - COM Object Denial of Service2004-04-07 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
rufsi.dll in Symantec Virus Detection allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string to the GetPrivateProfileString function. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as a buffer overflow, but that specific claim is disputed by the vendor, although a crash is acknowledged.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Security Check Virus Detection | All versions |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-April/019891.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108136901406896&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108143485021721&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10069
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15778
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-April/019891.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108136901406896&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108143485021721&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10069
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15778