How severe is CVE-2007-5829?

CVE-2007-5829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5829?

CVE-2007-5829 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5829?

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

When was CVE-2007-5829 published?

CVE-2007-5829 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5829

CVE-2007-5829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2007-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Disk Mount scanner in Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh 9.x and 10.x, Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 10.0 and 10.1, and Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 3.x, uses a directory with weak permissions (group writable), which allows local admin users to gain root privileges by replacing unspecified files, which are executed when a user with physical access inserts a disk and the "Show Progress During Mount Scans" option is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5829?: The Disk Mount scanner in Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh 9.x and 10.x, Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 10.0 and 10.1, and Norton Internet Security for Macintosh 3.x, uses a directory with weak permissions (group writable), which allows local admin users to gain root privileges by replacing unspecified files, which are executed when a user with physical access inserts a disk and the "Show Progress During Mount Scans" option is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2007-5829?: CVE-2007-5829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5829?: CVE-2007-5829 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5829 published?: CVE-2007-5829 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.1:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.2:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:9.0.3:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.0:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.1:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:3.0:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*

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