How severe is CVE-2005-2017?

CVE-2005-2017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2017?

CVE-2005-2017 affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2017 published?

CVE-2005-2017 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2017

CVE-2005-2017 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2005-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2017?: Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.
How severe is CVE-2005-2017?: CVE-2005-2017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2017?: CVE-2005-2017 affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2017 published?: CVE-2005-2017 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.1.1000:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*

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