How severe is CVE-2003-1310?

CVE-2003-1310 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1310 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1310?

CVE-2003-1310 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1310?

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

When was CVE-2003-1310 published?

CVE-2003-1310 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1310

CVE-2003-1310 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Antivirus
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DeviceIoControl function in the Norton Device Driver (NAVAP.sys) in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting memory locations via certain control codes (aka "Device Driver Attack").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1310?: The DeviceIoControl function in the Norton Device Driver (NAVAP.sys) in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting memory locations via certain control codes (aka "Device Driver Attack").
How severe is CVE-2003-1310?: CVE-2003-1310 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1310 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1310?: CVE-2003-1310 primarily affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1310?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1310 published?: CVE-2003-1310 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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