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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2000-0119

The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED folder that is used by the Windows Recycle Bin utility, which allows attackers ...

Vulnerability Description

The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED folder that is used by the Windows Recycle Bin utility, which allows attackers to store malicious code without detection.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirusscanAll versions
SymantecNorton AntivirusAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0119?

CVE-2000-0119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED folder that is used by the Windows Recycle Bin utility, which allows attackers ...

How severe is CVE-2000-0119?

CVE-2000-0119 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0119?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virusscan, Symantec Norton Antivirus.