CVE-2005-4505

Name: CVE-2005-4505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-23T00:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mcafee	Common Management Agent	3.5	P5
Mcafee	Virusscan Enterprise	8.0i	P11

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4505?

How severe is CVE-2005-4505?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4505?

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Source: NVD / NIST