How severe is CVE-2005-2766?

CVE-2005-2766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2766?

CVE-2005-2766 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2766?

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

When was CVE-2005-2766 published?

CVE-2005-2766 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2766

CVE-2005-2766 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2005-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.1.x and 9.0.4.x, and possibly other versions, when obtaining updates from an internal LiveUpdate server, stores sensitive information in cleartext in the Log.Liveupdate log file, which allows attackers to obtain the username and password to the internal LiveUpdate server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2766?: Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.1.x and 9.0.4.x, and possibly other versions, when obtaining updates from an internal LiveUpdate server, stores sensitive information in cleartext in the Log.Liveupdate log file, which allows attackers to obtain the username and password to the internal LiveUpdate server.
How severe is CVE-2005-2766?: CVE-2005-2766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2766?: CVE-2005-2766 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2766?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2766 published?: CVE-2005-2766 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112552401413998&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.1.1.1000:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.4:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*

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