CVE-2010-0107
CVE-2010-0107 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Client Security 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Client Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control (SYMLTCOM.dll) in Symantec N360 1.0 and 2.0; Norton Internet Security, AntiVirus, SystemWorks, and Confidential 2006 through 2008; and Symantec Client Security 3.0.x before 3.1 MR9, and 3.1.x before MR9; allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability if the attacker can "masquerade as an authorized site."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-0107?
- Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control (SYMLTCOM.dll) in Symantec N360 1.0 and 2.0; Norton Internet Security, AntiVirus, SystemWorks, and Confidential 2006 through 2008; and Symantec Client Security 3.0.x before 3.1 MR9, and 3.1.x before MR9; allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability if the attacker can "masquerade as an authorized site."
- How severe is CVE-2010-0107?
- CVE-2010-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2010-0107 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-0107?
- CVE-2010-0107 primarily affects Symantec Client Security. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-0107?
- 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-2010-0107 published?
- CVE-2010-0107 was published on 2010-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/62412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38654
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509717/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38217
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023628
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023629
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023630
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023631
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100217_01
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0411
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56357
Affected products (31)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:mr4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:mr5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:mr6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.0.396:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.0.401:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.396:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.401:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_360:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_360:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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