CVE-2012-5879
UnknownEPSS 5.20%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An ActiveX control in McHealthCheck.dll in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) and ePO-MVT 6.5.0.2101 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify or create arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the Save method.. EPSS estimates a 5.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An ActiveX control in McHealthCheck.dll in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) and ePO-MVT 6.5.0.2101 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify or create arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the Save method.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Mcafee Virtual Technician | <= 6.5.0.2101 |
| Mcafee | Mcafee Virtual Technician | 6.3.0.1911 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | <= 6.5.0.2101 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | 1.0 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | 1.0.4.0 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | 1.0.7 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | 1.0.8 |
| Mcafee | Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician | 1.0.9 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5879?
An ActiveX control in McHealthCheck.dll in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) and ePO-MVT 6.5.0.2101 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify or create arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the Save method.
How severe is CVE-2012-5879?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5879?
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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