What is the severity of CVE-2004-1908?

The severity of CVE-2004-1908 is classified as medium due to the risk of information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1908?

To fix CVE-2004-1908, update McAfee FreeScan to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1908?

CVE-2004-1908 affects users of McAfee FreeScan software deployed on their systems.

What type of attack vector does CVE-2004-1908 utilize?

CVE-2004-1908 utilizes a remote attack vector that exploits the ActiveX object to gain sensitive information.

What impact does CVE-2004-1908 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2004-1908 on users is the potential exposure of sensitive information through unauthorized access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-1908

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

10/5/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1908

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

McFreeScan.CoMcFreeScan.1 ActiveX object in Mcafee FreeScan allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the GetSpecialFolderLocation function with certain parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee FreeScan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1908?
The severity of CVE-2004-1908 is classified as medium due to the risk of information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1908?
To fix CVE-2004-1908, update McAfee FreeScan to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1908?
CVE-2004-1908 affects users of McAfee FreeScan software deployed on their systems.
What type of attack vector does CVE-2004-1908 utilize?
CVE-2004-1908 utilizes a remote attack vector that exploits the ActiveX object to gain sensitive information.
What impact does CVE-2004-1908 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2004-1908 on users is the potential exposure of sensitive information through unauthorized access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1908?
The severity of CVE-2004-1908 is classified as medium due to the risk of information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1908?
To fix CVE-2004-1908, update McAfee FreeScan to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1908?
CVE-2004-1908 affects users of McAfee FreeScan software deployed on their systems.
What type of attack vector does CVE-2004-1908 utilize?
CVE-2004-1908 utilizes a remote attack vector that exploits the ActiveX object to gain sensitive information.
What impact does CVE-2004-1908 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2004-1908 on users is the potential exposure of sensitive information through unauthorized access.