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CVE-2007-1226

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2007-1226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee VirusScan for Mac (Virex) before 7.7 patch 1 has weak permissions (0666) for /Library/Application Support/Virex/VShieldExclude.txt, which allows local users to reconfigure Virex to skip scanning of arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

McAfee VirusScan for Mac (Virex) before 7.7 patch 1 has weak permissions (0666) for /Library/Application Support/Virex/VShieldExclude.txt, which allows local users to reconfigure Virex to skip scanning of arbitrary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirex<= 7.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1226?
McAfee VirusScan for Mac (Virex) before 7.7 patch 1 has weak permissions (0666) for /Library/Application Support/Virex/VShieldExclude.txt, which allows local users to reconfigure Virex to skip scanning of arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2007-1226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1226?
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