CVE-2010-2305: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-2305: Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808...

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in SSHelper.dll for Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the SetRegString method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 02:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-2305 is a legacy Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall issue. A vulnerable ActiveX component can crash or potentially let a remote attacker run code if it processes overly long input. The main business risk is old Windows endpoints, images, or kiosks still carrying this software. Exposure is likely limited to systems with Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 and the SSHelper.dll ActiveX control present and usable. Because this is old endpoint software, check legacy Windows fleets, gold images, lab systems, and unmanaged machines. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene and exposure-reduction issue. It is potentially high impact on affected endpoints, but urgency depends on whether the obsolete product remains deployed. No active exploitation is confirmed in the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or successor guidance for any supported remediation path.; Remove or replace Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6 build 2808 where found.; Disable unnecessary ActiveX controls on legacy Windows systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 16, 2010, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sygate-setregstring-bo(59408)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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