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CVE-2005-4505

HighPublished

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (patch 11) and CMA 3.5 (patch 5) might allow local users to gain privileges...

Published: Dec 23, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 22, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (patch 11) and CMA 3.5 (patch 5) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run by naPrdMgr.exe when it attempts to execute EntVUtil.EXE under an unquoted "Program Files" path.

Sources

McAfee VirusScan 8.0 - Path Specification Privilege EscalationExploit
Reed Arvin · windows · Dec 22, 2005

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