CVE-2007-5143: Low severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2007
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Updated

F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Servers 7.0 64-bit edition allows local users to bypass virus scanning by using the system32 directory to store a crafted (1) archive or (2) packed executable. NOTE: in many environments, this does not cross privilege boundaries because any process able to write to system32 could also shut off F-Secure Anti-Virus.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=7.00

Event History

Oct 1, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
05:17 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5143?

CVE-2007-5143 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass virus scanning.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5143?

To fix CVE-2007-5143, ensure that the F-Secure Anti-Virus software is updated to the latest version that addresses this issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5143?

CVE-2007-5143 affects local users of F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Servers 7.0 64-bit edition.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2007-5143?

The impact of CVE-2007-5143 is that it allows local users to bypass the virus scanning on specific crafted files.

5

Is CVE-2007-5143 a privilege escalation vulnerability?

CVE-2007-5143 is not a privilege escalation vulnerability as it does not cross privilege boundaries in many environments.

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