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CVE-2003-1451

Buffer overflow in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail attach

Buffer overflow in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail attachment with a compressed ZIP file that contains a file with a long filename.

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.4 EPSS 0.02872
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Weakness Classification

CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
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Affected Products & Versions

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symantec norton antivirusall versions
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Scoring & Timeline

6.4
MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Published to NVD31 Dec 2003 · 05:00 AM
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2003.02.28.html
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2003-02/0233.html
http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/61_e.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6886
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11365
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