CVE-2001-1125

Name: CVE-2001-1125
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1125 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Liveupdate	< 1.6

References

http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/2001.10.05.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218717Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3403Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/2001.10.05.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218717Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3403Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1125?

How severe is CVE-2001-1125?

CVE-2001-1125 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1125?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST