How severe is CVE-2002-1540?

CVE-2002-1540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1540?

CVE-2002-1540 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1540?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1540 published?

CVE-2002-1540 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1540

CVE-2002-1540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The client for Symantec Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5.x before 7.5.1 Build 62 and 7.6.x before 7.6.1 Build 35a runs winhlp32 with raised privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by using certain features of winhlp32.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1540?: The client for Symantec Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.5.x before 7.5.1 Build 62 and 7.6.x before 7.6.1 Build 35a runs winhlp32 with raised privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by using certain features of winhlp32.
How severe is CVE-2002-1540?: CVE-2002-1540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1540?: CVE-2002-1540 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1540 published?: CVE-2002-1540 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:corporate_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:corporate_7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:corporate_7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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