CVE-2002-1776 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass initial virus scanning by using specific file extensions, though secondary detection may still occur.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1776?
CVE-2002-1776 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus, published on 21 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a Word Macro virus with a .nch or .dbx extension, which is automatically recognized and executed as a Microsoft Office document. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, acknowledging that the initial scan is bypassed, but the Office plug-in would detect the virus before it is executed
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1776?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Norton Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1776?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1776 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1776 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Norton Antivirus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2fj-f4xg-p3qr.