CVE-2002-1778
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the portscan protection by using a (1) SYN/FIN, (2) SYN/FIN/URG, (3) SYN/FIN/PUSH, or (4) SYN/FIN/URG/PUSH scan.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Norton Personal Firewall | =2002 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1778?
CVE-2002-1778 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1778?
To fix CVE-2002-1778, upgrade to a later version of Symantec Norton Personal Firewall that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2002-1778 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2002-1778 allows remote attackers to bypass portscan protection mechanisms in Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2002.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1778?
CVE-2002-1778 specifically affects Symantec Norton Personal Firewall version 2002.
What types of scans can bypass the protection in CVE-2002-1778?
CVE-2002-1778 can be bypassed using SYN/FIN, SYN/FIN/URG, SYN/FIN/PUSH, or SYN/FIN/URG/PUSH scans.
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