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CVE-2005-2940

UnknownEPSS 2.34%

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CVE-2005-2940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.34%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftAntispyware1.0.509

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2940?
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.
How severe is CVE-2005-2940?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2940?
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Source: NVD / NIST