CVE-2004-0831

Description

McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the System Tray applet, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17367	vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=140&type=vulnerabilities	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109526269429728&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0831?: CVE-2004-0831 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0831?: To fix CVE-2004-0831, 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-2004-0831 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0831 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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