CVE-2006-6490 describes multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities within the SupportSoft SmartIssue (tgctlsi.dll) and ScriptRunner (tgctlsr.dll) ActiveX controls. These controls, utilized by Symantec Automated Support Assistant and various Norton security products from 2006, allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted HTML messages. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 10.0, indicating a severe risk. Its attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no authentication required, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and potential impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation (not in KEV), nor is exploit code publicly available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has also received no community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:supportsoft:scriptrunner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:supportsoft:smartissue:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:automated_support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_internet_security:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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