CVE-2000-1128 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

The default configuration of McAfee VirusScan 4.5 does not quote the ImagePath variable, which improperly sets the search path and allows local users to place a Trojan horse "common.exe" program in the C:\Program Files directory.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Virusscan	4.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q4/0073.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1920ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q4/0073.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1920ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-1128?

CVE-2000-1128 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of McAfee VirusScan 4.5 does not quote the ImagePath variable, which improperly sets the search path and allows local users to place a Trojan horse "common.exe" program in th...

How severe is CVE-2000-1128?

CVE-2000-1128 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1128?

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