CVE-2010-2305 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability within an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll, affecting Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long third argument to the SetRegString method. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, requiring no authentication, and leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score is 95/100, highlighting its severe potential impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code (EDB-13834) exists, including a DEP bypass. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and the CVE has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:sygate_personal_firewall:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.