Is CVE-2002-1775 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2002-1775 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2002-1775 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-1775 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-1775?

CVE-2002-1775 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2002-1775

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor. Symantec Norton AntiVirus (NAV) 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the initial virus scan and cause NAV to prematurely stop scanning by using a non-RFC compliant MIME header. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, acknowledging that the initial scan is bypassed, but the AutoProtect feature would detect the virus before it is executed

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1775 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.