How severe is CVE-2008-0312?

CVE-2008-0312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0312?

CVE-2008-0312 primarily affects Symantec Norton 360. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0312?

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-2008-0312 published?

CVE-2008-0312 was published on 2008-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0312

CVE-2008-0312 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton 360 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Norton 360
Published: 2008-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the AutoFix Support Tool ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products, including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetEventLogInfo method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0312?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the AutoFix Support Tool ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products, including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetEventLogInfo method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0312?: CVE-2008-0312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0312?: CVE-2008-0312 primarily affects Symantec Norton 360. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0312?: 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-2008-0312 published?: CVE-2008-0312 was published on 2008-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_360:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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