CVE-2025-0720
3.3 · LOWOverview
CVE-2025-0720 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting escanav escan_anti-virus. It was published on January 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function removeExtraSlashes of the file /opt/MicroWorld/sbin/rtscanner of the component Folder Watch List Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from escanav. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-0720?
CVE-2025-0720 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting escanav escan_anti-virus. It was published on January 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2025-0720?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-0720?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from escanav. 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.
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