CVE-2003-0994

What it is

The GUI functionality for an interactive session in Symantec LiveUpdate 1.70.x through 1.90.x, as used in Norton Internet Security 2001 through 2004, SystemWorks 2001 through 2004, and AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus Pro 2001 through 2004, AntiVirus for Handhelds v3.0, allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2004-02-03 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:03 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2004-02-03 05:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:03 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Symantec Norton Antivirus 2.1
• Symantec Norton Antivirus 2001
• Symantec Norton Antivirus 2002
• Symantec Norton Antivirus 2003
• Symantec Norton Antivirus 2004
• Symantec Norton Antivirus v3.0
• Symantec Norton Internet Security 2001
• Symantec Norton Internet Security 2002

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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