CVE-2007-4649 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting MicroWorld eScan Virus Control, Anti-Virus, and Internet Security versions 9.0.722.1. The flaw stems from weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) on the installation directories, allowing local users to replace application files like traysser.exe to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity with an attack vector requiring local access and low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or significant community discussion, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.0.722.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_anti-virus:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.722.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_internet_security:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.722.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_virus_control:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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