CVE-2003-1451

CVE-2003-1451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1451?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-1451?
CVE-2003-1451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1451 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1451?
CVE-2003-1451 affects Symantec Norton Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1451?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1451 published?
CVE-2003-1451 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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