VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2005-2017

CVSS score10 HIGH

EPSS probability1.69%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2005-08-30

Last modified2026-06-16

Description

Symantec AntiVirus 9 Corporate Edition allows local users to gain privileges via the "Scan for viruses" option, which launches a help window with raised privileges, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2002-1540.