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Vulnerability record · CVE-2006-3454 · published 14 September 2006

CVE-2006-3454: Symantec client security vulnerability

Symantec · Client Security

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 up to 10.0, and Client Security 1.x up to 3.0, allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in (1) Tamper Protection and (2) Virus Alert Notification messages.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.46% · top 62.2%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.46%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
18References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 up to 10.0, and Client Security 1.x up to 3.0, allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in (1) Tamper Protection and (2) Virus Alert Notification messages.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://layereddefense.com/SAV13SEPT.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/21884
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.09.13.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016842
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446041/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446293/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19986
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3599
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28936
http://layereddefense.com/SAV13SEPT.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/21884
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.09.13.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016842
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446041/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446293/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19986
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3599
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28936

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2006-3454), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-06). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.