CVE-2002-2336: Medium severity Symantec Norton Personal Firewall vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Norton Personal Firewall 2002 4.0, when configured to automatically block attacks, allows remote attackers to block IP addresses and cause a denial of service via spoofed packets.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Norton Personal Firewall=2002-4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable the 'automatically block attacks' feature in Norton Personal Firewall 2002 (4.0) to prevent remote attackers from causing IP address blocks and denial-of-service via spoofed packets.

    Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2002 4.0 automatically block attacks = disabled

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 29, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2336?

CVE-2002-2336 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2336?

To mitigate CVE-2002-2336, update to the latest version of Norton Personal Firewall or adjust its settings to limit automatic blocking of attacks.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-2336?

CVE-2002-2336 specifically affects Norton Personal Firewall version 2002, 4.0.

4

Can CVE-2002-2336 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-2336 can be exploited remotely through the use of spoofed packets.

5

What impact does CVE-2002-2336 have on network security?

CVE-2002-2336 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by blocking IP addresses, impacting the availability of network services.

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