CVE-2003-0994: High severity Symantec Norton Antivirus vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2004
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Updated

The GUI functionality for an interactive session in Symantec LiveUpdate 1.70.x through 1.90.x, as used in Norton Internet Security 2001 through 2004, SystemWorks 2001 through 2004, and AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus Pro 2001 through 2004, AntiVirus for Handhelds v3.0, allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2001
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2002
Symantec Norton System Works=2002
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2001
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2004
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2001
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2003
Symantec Norton System Works=2001
Symantec Norton Antivirus=v3.0
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2001
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2002
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2002
Symantec Norton System Works=2003
Symantec Norton System Works=2004
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2002
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2003
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2003
Symantec Windows Liveupdate=1.70.x
Symantec Windows Liveupdate=1.90.x
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2.1
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2003
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2004
Symantec Norton Internet Security=2004

Event History

Feb 3, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0994?

CVE-2003-0994 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0994?

To remediate CVE-2003-0994, users should apply the appropriate patches provided by Symantec for affected software versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2003-0994?

CVE-2003-0994 affects Symantec products including Norton Internet Security versions 2001 to 2004, Norton Antivirus versions 2001 to 2004, and Norton SystemWorks versions 2001 to 2004.

4

Can CVE-2003-0994 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2003-0994 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

5

How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2003-0994?

You can determine your vulnerability to CVE-2003-0994 by checking if you are using any of the affected Symantec software versions listed in the vulnerability description.

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