How severe is CVE-2002-2336?

CVE-2002-2336 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2336 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-2002-2336?

CVE-2002-2336 affects Symantec Norton Personal Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2336?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-2336 published?

CVE-2002-2336 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2336

CVE-2002-2336 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Personal Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Symantec Norton Personal Firewall
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Norton Personal Firewall 2002 4.0, when configured to automatically block attacks, allows remote attackers to block IP addresses and cause a denial of service via spoofed packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2336?: Norton Personal Firewall 2002 4.0, when configured to automatically block attacks, allows remote attackers to block IP addresses and cause a denial of service via spoofed packets.
How severe is CVE-2002-2336?: CVE-2002-2336 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2336 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-2002-2336?: CVE-2002-2336 affects Symantec Norton Personal Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2336?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2336 published?: CVE-2002-2336 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_personal_firewall:2002:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

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