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Symantec.SupportSoft.ActiveX.SmartIssue.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Symantec SupportSoft ActiveX control.
The vulnerability is caused by the failure to properly check user-supplied input before using it. It may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by enticing users into visiting a specially crafted web page.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

SupportSoft ActiveX Controls versions 5.x
SupportSoft ActiveX Controls versions 6.x

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Apply patch, available from the web site:

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 14356
Created Mar 15, 2007
Updated Nov 15, 2021
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Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other