CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1774

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to send viruses that bypass e-mail scanning via a NULL character in the MIME header before the virus.

Risk Assessment

There is a risk that viruses may be delivered to the system undetected by the initial scan, potentially leading to infection.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the antivirus software and monitor the AutoProtect feature to ensure viruses are detected before execution.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to send viruses that bypass the e-mail scanning via a NULL character in the MIME header before the virus. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, acknowledging that the initial scan is bypassed, but the AutoProtect feature would detect the virus before it is executed

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