CVE-2002-0344: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0344: Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 and earlier in Norton Antivirus stores usernames and passwords for a local LiveUpda...

Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 and earlier in Norton Antivirus stores usernames and passwords for a local LiveUpdate server in cleartext in the registry, which may allow remote attackers to impersonate the LiveUpdate server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2002-0344 concerns legacy Symantec Norton Antivirus LiveUpdate behavior. LiveUpdate 1.5 and earlier stored local LiveUpdate server usernames and passwords in cleartext in the Windows registry, creating a risk that exposed credentials could be abused to impersonate the update server. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Norton Antivirus deployments using Symantec LiveUpdate 1.5 or earlier and configured with a local LiveUpdate server. Modern supported Symantec/Broadcom environments may differ; the provided sources do not identify later affected products. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not KEV-backed, but any remaining affected deployment could undermine antivirus update trust. Prioritize discovery during legacy endpoint or antivirus platform reviews. Mitigation focus: Check Symantec/Broadcom historical guidance for the supported fix or workaround.; Identify and retire systems still using LiveUpdate 1.5 or earlier.; Rotate credentials used by any legacy local LiveUpdate server..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 3, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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