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CVE-2004-2006

4.6 · MEDIUM

Trend Micro OfficeScan 3.0 - 6.0 has default permissions of "Everyone Full Control" on the installation directory and registry keys, which allows local users to disable virus protection.

Published May 7, 2004trend_microEPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2004-2006 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro officescan. It was published on May 7, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Trend Micro OfficeScan 3.0 - 6.0 has default permissions of "Everyone Full Control" on the installation directory and registry keys, which allows local users to disable virus protection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update officescan to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2006?

CVE-2004-2006 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro officescan. It was published on May 7, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2006?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2006?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update officescan to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2006?

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