CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0994

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Gaining SYSTEM privileges by local users can lead to serious security breaches, including taking control of the system and accessing sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Symantec LiveUpdate and restrict access to the application only to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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