Vulnerability Description
The ActiveX control in MCINSCTL.DLL for McAfee VirusScan Security Center does not use the IObjectSafetySiteLock API to restrict access to required domains, which allows remote attackers to create or append to arbitrary files via the StartLog and AddLog methods in the MCINSTALL.McLog object.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Mcinsctl.Dll | 4.0.0.83 |
| Mcafee | Virusscan Security Center | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18169
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/279
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015390
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=358Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15986
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3006
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18169
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/279
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015390
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=358Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15986
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3006
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3657?
CVE-2005-3657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ActiveX control in MCINSCTL.DLL for McAfee VirusScan Security Center does not use the IObjectSafetySiteLock API to restrict access to required domains, which allows remote attackers to create or a...
How severe is CVE-2005-3657?
CVE-2005-3657 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3657?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Mcinsctl.Dll, Mcafee Virusscan Security Center.