CVE-2004-0831 json
McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the Sy…
published 2004-09-14 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-0829
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 32%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the System Tray applet, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
idefense.com
/application/poi/display?id=140&type=vulnerabilities
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/17367
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=109526269429728&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-0831
- NVD CVE-2004-0831
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