Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 NAVAP.sys memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file NAVAP.sys. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-1310. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to use an alternative in place of the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file NAVAP.sys. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The DeviceIoControl function in the Norton Device Driver (NAVAP.sys) in Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting memory locations via certain control codes (aka "Device Driver Attack").

The weakness was disclosed 08/07/2003 by Lord YuP with sEC-Labs (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sec-labs.hack.pl. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1310 since 11/30/2006. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at sec-labs.hack.pl. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38324 (Symantec Norton AntiVirus Device Driver Memory Overwrite Vulnerability).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at symantec.com. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be establishing an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12824), Exploit-DB (22980), SecurityFocus (BID 8329†), OSVDB (2375†) and Secunia (SA9460†). The entries VDB-222 and VDB-228 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Alternative
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Patch: symantec.com

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08/02/2003 🔍
08/06/2003 +4 days 🔍
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12/31/2003 +146 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: sec-labs.hack.pl
Researcher: Lord YuP
Organization: sEC-Labs
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232
X-Force: 12824 - Multiple vendor device drivers allow attacker to gain privileges, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 8329 - Symantec Norton AntiVirus Device Driver Memory Overwrite Vulnerability
Secunia: 9460 - Symantec Norton AntiVirus Device Driver Privilege Escalation, Less Critical
OSVDB: 2375 - ZoneAlarm TrueVector Device Driver vsdatant.sys DeviceIoControl Function Privilege Escalation

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2003 13:20
Updated: 07/14/2025 14:20
Changes: 08/07/2003 13:20 (75), 06/26/2019 11:42 (1), 02/23/2025 01:59 (24), 07/14/2025 14:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:B41:103

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