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CVE-2007-4649

7.2 · HIGH

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 loc…

Published Aug 31, 2007microworld_technologiesCWE-264EPSS 0.89%

Overview

CVE-2007-4649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microworld_technologies escan_anti-virus. It was published on August 31, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microworld_technologies. Update escan_anti-virus 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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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-August/065509.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/26581Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3085Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25493Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36367Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-August/065509.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/26581Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3085Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25493Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36367

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4649?

CVE-2007-4649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microworld_technologies escan_anti-virus. It was published on August 31, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4649?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2007-4649?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microworld_technologies. Update escan_anti-virus 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-2007-4649?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4649 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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