CVE-2002-1776

CVE-2002-1776 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1776?
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
How severe is CVE-2002-1776?
CVE-2002-1776 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1776 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1776?
CVE-2002-1776 affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1776?
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-2002-1776 published?
CVE-2002-1776 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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