CVE-2005-4505
First published: Fri Dec 23 2005(Updated: )
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (patch 11) and CMA 3.5 (patch 5) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run by naPrdMgr.exe when it attempts to execute EntVUtil.EXE under an unquoted "Program Files" path.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Common Management Agent | =3.5-p5 | |
| McAfee VirusScan Enterprise | =8.0i-p11 |
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Reference Links
- http://reedarvin.thearvins.com/20051222-01.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/292
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015404
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420104/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16040
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23815
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4505?
CVE-2005-4505 has a medium level of severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4505?
To fix CVE-2005-4505, update McAfee VirusScan Enterprise to a version later than 8.0i patch 11 and CMA to a version later than 3.5 patch 5.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4505?
CVE-2005-4505 affects users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i patch 11 and the Common Management Agent 3.5 patch 5.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-4505?
The impact of CVE-2005-4505 allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How does CVE-2005-4505 exploit the system?
CVE-2005-4505 exploits the unquoted search path in naPrdMgr.exe when it tries to execute EntVUtil.EXE.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee common management agent
- version/mcafee common management agent/3.5-p5
- canonical/mcafee virusscan enterprise
- version/mcafee virusscan enterprise/8.0i-p11