CVE-2007-4191: Medium severity Panda Panda Antivirus vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2007
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Updated

Panda Antivirus 2008 stores service executables under the product's installation directory with weak permissions, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges by modifying PAVSRV51.EXE or other unspecified files, a related issue to CVE-2006-4657.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Panda Panda Antivirus=2008

Event History

Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
01:17 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4191?

CVE-2007-4191 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4191?

To fix CVE-2007-4191, ensure that the executables in the Panda Antivirus installation directory have appropriate permissions set to prevent unauthorized modifications.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-4191?

CVE-2007-4191 affects users of Panda Antivirus 2008.

4

What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2007-4191?

CVE-2007-4191 allows local users to gain LocalSystem privileges through modification of vulnerable executable files.

5

Is CVE-2007-4191 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2007-4191 is related to CVE-2006-4657 as both involve similar issues with weak permissions.

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