CVE-2009-4215: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2009
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Updated

Panda Global Protection 2010, Internet Security 2010, and Antivirus Pro 2010 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the product files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus=2010
Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection=2010
Pandasecurity Panda Internet Security=2010

Event History

Dec 7, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4215?

CVE-2009-4215 is a medium severity vulnerability due to the improper file permissions that can lead to privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4215?

To fix CVE-2009-4215, you should adjust file permissions to restrict access and prevent unauthorized users from replacing executables.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-4215?

CVE-2009-4215 affects users of Panda Global Protection 2010, Internet Security 2010, and Antivirus Pro 2010 on affected Windows systems.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-4215?

CVE-2009-4215 can be exploited through local privilege escalation where attackers can replace executables with malicious programs.

5

Is CVE-2009-4215 still a risk today?

While CVE-2009-4215 is an older vulnerability, it continues to be a risk for systems still using the affected Panda software without proper updates.

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