What is the severity of CVE-2002-1776?

The severity of CVE-2002-1776 is disputed by the vendor, indicating potential ambiguity regarding its impact.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1776?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1776, ensure that Norton AntiVirus 2002 is updated to the latest version available from Symantec.

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1776?

CVE-2002-1776 specifically affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1776?

CVE-2002-1776 allows attackers to bypass virus protection using a Word Macro virus disguised with .nch or .dbx file extensions.

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2002-1776?

As a workaround for CVE-2002-1776, users should avoid opening documents with .nch or .dbx extensions and enable macro protection features.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-1776

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1776

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Norton Antivirus	=2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1776?
The severity of CVE-2002-1776 is disputed by the vendor, indicating potential ambiguity regarding its impact.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1776?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1776, ensure that Norton AntiVirus 2002 is updated to the latest version available from Symantec.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1776?
CVE-2002-1776 specifically affects Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1776?
CVE-2002-1776 allows attackers to bypass virus protection using a Word Macro virus disguised with .nch or .dbx file extensions.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2002-1776?
As a workaround for CVE-2002-1776, users should avoid opening documents with .nch or .dbx extensions and enable macro protection features.

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