VDB-35713 · CVE-2007-1538 · OSVDB 33800

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i Password Protection Remote Code Execution ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Password Protection. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-1538. There is no available exploit. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. It is advised to implement further authentication.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i (Anti-Malware Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Password Protection. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i uses insecure permissions for certain Windows Registry keys, which allows local users to bypass local password protection via the UIP value in (1) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\McAfee\DesktopProtection or (2) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Network Associates\TVD\VirusScan Entreprise\CurrentVersion. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third-party researchers, stating that the default permissions for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE does not allow for write access and the product does not modify the inherited permissions. There might be an interaction error with another product.

The weakness was presented 03/17/2007 by thesinoda (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-1538 since 03/20/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by adding an authentication mechanism.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (33800†), SecurityTracker (ID 1017791†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17192†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

03/17/2007 🔍
03/19/2007 +1 days 🔍
03/20/2007 +1 days 🔍
03/20/2007 +0 days 🔍
03/20/2007 +0 days 🔍
03/31/2007 +11 days 🔍
12/25/2007 +268 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2635 days 🔍
08/07/2024 +3435 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: thesinoda
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-1538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35713
OSVDB: 33800 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Registry Permission Weakness UIP Local Password Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1017791
Vulnerability Center: 17192 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i Insecure Permissions Allow Local Authentication Bypass, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 08/07/2024 18:42
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (56), 08/02/2019 09:25 (4), 08/07/2024 18:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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