CVE-2004-0831

N/A Unknown
Published: September 14, 2004 Modified: June 16, 2026
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Description

McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the System Tray applet, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109526269429728&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=140&type=vulnerabilities
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17367
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109526269429728&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=140&type=vulnerabilities
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17367
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
30th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mcafee