Vulnerability Details : CVE-2002-1776
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
Products affected by CVE-2002-1776
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2002-1776
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 65 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2002-1776
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2002-1776
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260678
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8391
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 .nch and .dbx file types can be used to bypass protection CVE-2002-1776 Vulnerability Report
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260271
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4245
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