Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Symantec AntiVirus Library
CVE-2005-0249

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Key Information:

Vendor: Symantec
Status: Norton Internet Security; Client Security; Mail Security; Norton Antivirus
Vendor: CVE Published:; 8 February 2005

What is CVE-2005-0249?

A heap-based buffer overflow has been identified in the DEC2EXE module of the Symantec AntiVirus Library. This vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by sending a specially crafted UPX compressed file that contains a negatively defined virtual offset to a manipulated PE header. Proper validation and handling of the input data are crucial to mitigate this risk and protect against potential exploitation.

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