CVE-2002-0344
First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec LiveUpdate | <=1.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0344?
CVE-2002-0344 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in cleartext.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0344?
To fix CVE-2002-0344, update to a later version of Symantec LiveUpdate beyond 1.5 that does not store credentials in cleartext.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2002-0344?
CVE-2002-0344 exposes usernames and passwords stored in cleartext in the Windows registry.
Which versions of Symantec LiveUpdate are affected by CVE-2002-0344?
CVE-2002-0344 affects Symantec LiveUpdate version 1.5 and earlier.
How can CVE-2002-0344 allow remote attackers to exploit systems?
CVE-2002-0344 allows remote attackers to impersonate the LiveUpdate server by accessing the stored credentials.
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