CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0663

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in HTTP Proxy for Symantec Norton Personal Internet Firewall 3.0.4.91 and Norton Internet Security 2001 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large outgoing HTTP request.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely take control of the system or disrupt its operation, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in HTTP Proxy for Symantec Norton Personal Internet Firewall 3.0.4.91 and Norton Internet Security 2001 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large outgoing HTTP request.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS