CVE-2002-0344 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can steal cleartext credentials from the registry to impersonate the LiveUpdate server, compromising update integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0344?
CVE-2002-0344 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 and earlier in Norton Antivirus stores usernames and passwords for a local LiveUpdate server in cleartext in the registry, which may allow remote attackers to impersonate the LiveUpdate server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0344?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Liveupdate.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0344?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0344 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0344 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0344 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8ww-vg8v-xh9q.