Vulnerability Description
The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Virex | 7.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426348/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426348/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0982?
CVE-2006-0982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from bein...
How severe is CVE-2006-0982?
CVE-2006-0982 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-2006-0982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virex.