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CVE-2001-1125

9.8 · CRITICAL

Symantec LiveUpdate before 1.6 does not use cryptography to ensure the integrity of download files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS spoofing of the update.symantec.c…

Published Oct 5, 2001symantecCWE-494EPSS 2.47%

Overview

CVE-2001-1125 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting symantec liveupdate. It was published on October 5, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Symantec LiveUpdate before 1.6 does not use cryptography to ensure the integrity of download files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS spoofing of the update.symantec.com site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update liveupdate to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecliveupdate>= 0, < 1.6Affected

References

Refwww.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/2001.10.05.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218717Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3403Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7235Refwww.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/2001.10.05.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218717Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3403Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7235

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1125?

CVE-2001-1125 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting symantec liveupdate. It was published on October 5, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2001-1125?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1125?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update liveupdate to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1125?

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