Insufficient Integrity Checks in Symantec LiveUpdate
CVE-2001-1125

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Liveupdate
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2001

Summary

Symantec LiveUpdate versions prior to 1.6 lack essential cryptographic verification for download files. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit DNS spoofing vulnerabilities, allowing them to deliver malicious payloads that could execute arbitrary code on user systems. Users are at risk of installing unauthorized software updates that could compromise the security and integrity of their systems significantly.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218717
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3403
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http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/2001.10.05....
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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