UNKNOWN CVSS 6.2
Published: 2012-08-25

CVE-2010-5168

symantec norton_internet_security_2010 Security Advisory (CVE-2010-5168)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2010-5168 impacting symantec norton_internet_security_2010. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Race condition in Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 17.5.0.127 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product symantec / norton_internet_security_2010
Affected Versions 17.5.0.127
Weakness Enumeration CWE-362

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2010-5168 impacting symantec norton_internet_security_2010.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2010-5168.yaml
id: cve-2010-5168

info:
  name: symantec norton_internet_security_2010 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2010-5168 affecting symantec norton_internet_security_2010.
    Evaluation: Race condition in Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 17.5.0.127 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2010-5168
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.2
    cve-id: CVE-2010-5168
    cwe-id: CWE-362
  tags: cve,cve-2010-5168,symantec,norton_internet_security_,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "norton_internet_security_2010"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2010-5168.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2010-5168
# Target: symantec norton_internet_security_2010 | CVSS: 6.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2010-5168 (symantec norton_internet_security_2010)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against symantec norton_internet_security_2010 scope (17.5.0.127).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2010-5168.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2010-5168
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install norton_internet_security_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade norton_internet_security_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update norton_internet_security_

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i norton_internet_security_ 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i norton_internet_security_

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2010-5168 in symantec norton_internet_security_2010?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update symantec norton_internet_security_2010 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2010-5168?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2010-5168?

CVE-2010-5168 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2010-5168
Weakness CWE-362
Vendor symantec
Product norton_internet_security_2010
Published 2012-08-25
Vector AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C