APP: Symantec Scan Engine Authentication Bypass
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Symantec Scan Engine product. A successful attack can lead to authentication bypass and unauthorized information disclosure.
Extended Description
Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses a client-side check to verify a password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a modified client that sends certain XML requests.
Affected Products
Symantec antivirus_scan_engine
References
CVE: CVE-2006-0230
Short Name
APP:SYMC:SCAN-ENG-AUTH-BYPASS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Authentication Bypass CVE-2006-0230 Engine Scan Symantec
Release Date
01/07/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Symantec
CVSS Score
10.0