CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1776

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a Word Macro virus with a .nch or .dbx extension, which is automatically recognized and executed as a Microsoft Office document.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious software, potentially compromising the organization's systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the antivirus software to the latest version and monitor any suspicious files with .nch and .dbx extensions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a Word Macro virus with a .nch or .dbx extension, which is automatically recognized and executed as a Microsoft Office document. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, acknowledging that the initial scan is bypassed, but the Office plug-in would detect the virus before it is executed

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