What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-10005?

The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-10005 is classified with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-10005?

To fix the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-10005, ensure that you apply the latest patches and updates provided by McAfee for VirusScan Enterprise.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-10005 enable?

ZDI-CAN-10005 enables local attackers to escalate privileges after gaining low-privileged access on the target system.

Which versions of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise are affected by ZDI-CAN-10005?

ZDI-CAN-10005 affects specific installations of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, although exact version numbers are not detailed in the advisory.

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ZDI-CAN-10005

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27/3/2025

ZDI-CAN-10005: McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Junction Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of log files. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the product to overwrite the contents of a chosen file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-10005?
The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-10005 is classified with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-10005?
To fix the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-10005, ensure that you apply the latest patches and updates provided by McAfee for VirusScan Enterprise.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-10005 enable?
ZDI-CAN-10005 enables local attackers to escalate privileges after gaining low-privileged access on the target system.
Which versions of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise are affected by ZDI-CAN-10005?
ZDI-CAN-10005 affects specific installations of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, although exact version numbers are not detailed in the advisory.
What is the basic exploit requirement for ZDI-CAN-10005?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit vulnerability ZDI-CAN-10005.

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