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CVE-2006-0982

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

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CVE-2006-0982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirex7.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0982?
The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.
How severe is CVE-2006-0982?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0982?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST