HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0313
MEDIUM

CVE-2008-0313

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 8, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ActiveDataInfo.LaunchProcess method in the SymAData.ActiveDataInfo.1 ActiveX control 2.7.0.1 in SYMADATA.DLL in multiple Symantec Norton products including Norton 360 1.0, AntiVirus 2006 through 2008, Internet Security 2006 through 2008, and System Works 2006 through 2008, does not properly determine the location of the AutoFix Tool, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a remote (1) WebDAV or (2) SMB share.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0313 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec4 product(s)
norton 360norton antivirusnorton internet securitysystem works
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29660
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28509
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29660
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28509

All References (18)

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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=678
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29660Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28509Patch
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019752
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019753
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1077/references
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41631
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=678
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29660Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.02a.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28509Patch
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019751
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019752

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0313
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 8, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0313 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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