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CVE-2009-4556

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

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CVE-2009-4556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 10.00 SP1 and Quick Heal Total Security 2009 10.00 SP1 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs, as demonstrated by replacing quhlpsvc.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 10.00 SP1 and Quick Heal Total Security 2009 10.00 SP1 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs, as demonstrated by replacing quhlpsvc.exe.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
QuickhealAntivirus Plus 200910.00Sp1
QuickhealTotal Security 200910.00Sp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4556?
Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 10.00 SP1 and Quick Heal Total Security 2009 10.00 SP1 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs, as demonstrated by replacing quhlpsvc.exe.
How severe is CVE-2009-4556?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4556?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-4556?

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Source: NVD / NIST