CVE-2005-2758: Integer signedness error in the administrative interface for Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 all...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects the administrative web interface of Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3. A remote attacker could send malformed HTTP headers that trigger memory corruption and potentially run code. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy admin interface is still deployed or reachable. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 or 4.3, especially where the administrative HTTP interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Prioritize discovery first. This is old software, but remote code execution against an administrative interface can be serious if any instance remains exposed. If none exist, business risk is low; if internet-facing instances exist, treat remediation as urgent. Mitigation focus: Check the Symantec advisory for version-specific updates, workarounds, or retirement guidance.; Inventory for Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 deployments.; Restrict administrative interface access to trusted management networks only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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