CVE-2000-0650

Description

The default installation of VirusScan 4.5 and NetShield 4.5 has insecure permissions for the registry key that identifies the AutoUpgrade directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by replacing SETUP.EXE in that directory with a Trojan Horse.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory ntbugtraq.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1458	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5177	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/1458	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/4200	vdb entry
http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0007&L=ntbugtraq&F=&S=&P=2753	mailing list patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0650?: CVE-2000-0650 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0650?: To fix CVE-2000-0650, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0650 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0650 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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