CVE-2009-5118

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified

CVE-2009-5118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.7i allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by scanning a document located on a remote share.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.7i allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by scanning a document located on a remote share.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.62%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirusscan Enterprise<= 8.5i
McafeeVirusscan Enterprise8.0i

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5118?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.7i allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by scanning a document located on a remote share.
How severe is CVE-2009-5118?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5118?
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