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CVE-2009-3482

7.8 · HIGH

TrustPort Antivirus before 2.8.0.2266 and PC Security before 2.0.0.1291 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for files under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges by…

Published Sep 30, 2009trustportCWE-732EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2009-3482 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trustport antivirus. It was published on September 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

TrustPort Antivirus before 2.8.0.2266 and PC Security before 2.0.0.1291 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for files under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trustport. Update antivirus 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
trustportantivirus>= 0, < 2.8.0.2266Affected
trustportpc_security>= 0, < 2.0.0.1291Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/36880Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506751/100/0/threadedRefwww.trustport.com/en/notices/security-update-of-trustport-productsRefsecunia.com/advisories/36880Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506751/100/0/threadedRefwww.trustport.com/en/notices/security-update-of-trustport-products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3482?

CVE-2009-3482 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trustport antivirus. It was published on September 30, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3482?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3482?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trustport. Update antivirus 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-2009-3482?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3482 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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