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Security flaw puts Symantec AntiVirus users at risk
by Jordan Running May 26th 2006 at 3:55PM
According to eEye Digital Security, the latest version of Symantec AntiVirus contains a security flaw that could be used to take control of the victim's PC "without any user action." eEye spokesperson Mike Puterbaugh describes the hole as "definitely wormable," i.e. malicious software could gain access to a machine, change or delete files at will, and spread itself to other machines. Symantec says they "are evaluating the issue now and, if necessary, will provide a prompt response and solution." Puterbaugh says no proof-of-concept code has been released, but warns that hackers may already know about the flaw.
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Vezquex said 6:56PM on 5-26-2006
You've got a title with "Semantec", an article with "Semantic", and a picture with "symantec". We all make mistakes, but are you high?
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Mysterius said 12:47AM on 5-27-2006
Please note that the flaw only affects Symantec Antivirus for CORPORATE users, not Symantec's Norton Antivirus. For reference, see: http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/05/25/antivirus.flaw.ap/index.html
So unless you were provided with Symantec's corporate edition antivirus, your system is fine.
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