CVE-2004-2006: Medium severity trend micro officescan vulnerability

Published May 7, 2004
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Updated

Trend Micro OfficeScan 3.0 - 6.0 has default permissions of "Everyone Full Control" on the installation directory and registry keys, which allows local users to disable virus protection.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_3.11
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_5.02
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_3.13
Trend Micro OfficeScan=3.0
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_5.58
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_3.5
Trend Micro OfficeScan=corporate_3.54

Remediation

Event History

May 7, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2006?

CVE-2004-2006 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized users to disable virus protection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2006?

To fix CVE-2004-2006, modify the permissions of the installation directory and registry keys to restrict access from local users.

3

Which versions of Trend Micro OfficeScan are affected by CVE-2004-2006?

CVE-2004-2006 affects Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 3.0 through 5.58.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2004-2006?

The impact of CVE-2004-2006 is that local users can disable protection features, which may lead to exposure to malware.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2004-2006?

While specific exploits may not be publicly documented, the vulnerability's nature suggests a straightforward method for local users to exploit it.

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