CVE-2007-4649 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing application files due to weak directory permissions in MicroWorld eScan products.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4649?
CVE-2007-4649 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MicroWorld eScan Virus Control 9.0.722.1, Anti-Virus 9.0.722.1, and Internet Security 9.0.722.1 use weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for their installation directory trees, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing application files, as demonstrated by traysser.exe.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4649?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microworld Technologies Escan Anti-Virus, Microworld Technologies Escan Internet Security, Microworld Technologies Escan Virus Control.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4649?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4649 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4649 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4649 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pff6-h554-gmw5.