Intrusion PreventionSymantec.Client.Proxy.SetRemoteComputerName.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Symantec Client Proxy ActiveX control.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted argument to the SetRemoteComputerName method. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Symantec Client Security 3.1.7 .7000 (MR7) and prior versions
Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.2.1 .1000 (MR1) and prior versions
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to later versions.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | 16.995 |
| ID | 26836 |
| Created | May 26, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-0108 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 67.96% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux |
| Affected App | Other |