How severe is CVE-2005-0923?

CVE-2005-0923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0923?

CVE-2005-0923 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0923 published?

CVE-2005-0923 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0923

CVE-2005-0923 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0923?: The SmartScan feature in the Auto-Protect module for Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004 and 2005, as also used in Internet Security 2004/2005 and System Works 2004/2005, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system crash) by renaming a file on a network share.
How severe is CVE-2005-0923?: CVE-2005-0923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0923?: CVE-2005-0923 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0923 published?: CVE-2005-0923 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2.1:*:ms_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2004:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2004_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2005_premier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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