CVE-2002-1776: NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor.

Security readout for executives and security teams

This disputed CVE concerns a reported Norton AntiVirus 2002 detection gap for Word macro malware using uncommon file extensions. The vendor disputed the impact, saying the first scan may be bypassed but the Office plug-in would still detect the virus before execution. Exposure is likely limited to environments still using Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 with Microsoft Office document scanning behavior relevant to these extensions. The source bundle provides no CPEs, supported-version list, or modern affected-product statement. Low immediate priority unless legacy Norton AntiVirus 2002 remains in use. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue: confirm exposure, remove unsupported antivirus where found, and avoid assuming active exploitation from this record. Mitigation focus: Check Symantec guidance; no patch is named in the provided sources.; Identify and retire any remaining Norton AntiVirus 2002 deployments.; Keep Office antivirus plug-in protections enabled where this product exists..

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Jun 29, 2026, 19:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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