Description
The default configuration of McAfee VirusScan 4.5 does not quote the ImagePath variable, which improperly sets the search path and allows local users to place a Trojan horse "common.exe" program in the C:\Program Files directory.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q4/0073.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1920Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q4/0073.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1920Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 9, 2001
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified