Vulnerability Description
McAfee VirusScan for Mac (Virex) before 7.7 patch 1 has weak permissions (0666) for /Library/Application Support/Virex/VShieldExclude.txt, which allows local users to reconfigure Virex to skip scanning of arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
4.1
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Virex | <= 7.7 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33798
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24337PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2342
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461485/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22744Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017707
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0777
- https://knowledge.mcafee.com/SupportSite/dynamickc.do?externalId=518722&sliceId=Vendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/33798
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24337PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2342
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461485/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22744Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017707
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0777
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1226?
CVE-2007-1226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). McAfee VirusScan for Mac (Virex) before 7.7 patch 1 has weak permissions (0666) for /Library/Application Support/Virex/VShieldExclude.txt, which allows local users to reconfigure Virex to skip scannin...
How severe is CVE-2007-1226?
CVE-2007-1226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virex.