CVE-2004-0831

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMcafee Virusscan
PublishedSep 14, 2004
First seenSep 14, 2004

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mcafee virusscan4.5, 4.5.1—

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