Vulnerability Description
Sony Micro Vault Fingerprint Access Software, as distributed with Sony Micro Vault USM-F USB flash drives, installs a driver that hides a directory under %WINDIR%, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by placing files in this directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sony | Micro Vault Fingerprint Access Software | All versions |
References
- http://hiltont.blogspot.com/2007/08/sony-rootkit-version-2.html
- http://observed.de/?entnum=101
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3118
- http://www.computerdefense.org/?p=380
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-082007.html#00001263
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-082007.html#00001266
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478149/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478315/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478357/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478365/100/0/threaded
- http://hiltont.blogspot.com/2007/08/sony-rootkit-version-2.html
- http://observed.de/?entnum=101
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3118
- http://www.computerdefense.org/?p=380
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-082007.html#00001263
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4785?
CVE-2007-4785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Sony Micro Vault Fingerprint Access Software, as distributed with Sony Micro Vault USM-F USB flash drives, installs a driver that hides a directory under %WINDIR%, which might allow remote attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2007-4785?
CVE-2007-4785 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sony Micro Vault Fingerprint Access Software.