CVE-2007-1009

Description

Macrovision InstallAnywhere Enterprise before 8.0.1 uses the InstallScript.iap_xml configuration file without integrity protection to verify authorization for installing an application, which allows local users to perform unauthorized installations by removing the (1) password or (2) serial number verification sections from this file.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2596	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1433	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466035/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2007-003.txt	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22643	patch vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1009?: CVE-2007-1009 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-1009?: To fix CVE-2007-1009, 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-2007-1009 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-1009 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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