CVE-2006-5404
CVE-2006-5404 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Automated Support Assistant with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Automated Support Assistant
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control used in Symantec Automated Support Assistant, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5404?
- Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control used in Symantec Automated Support Assistant, as used in Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, and System Works 2005 and 2006, allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5404?
- CVE-2006-5404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5404?
- CVE-2006-5404 primarily affects Symantec Automated Support Assistant. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5404?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5404 published?
- CVE-2006-5404 was published on 2006-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22228
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.05.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016988
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016989
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016990
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016991
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20348
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3929
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29366
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:automated_support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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