CVE-2004-0831: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0831: McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "S...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy local privilege escalation issue in McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1. A user already on a machine could potentially abuse a file-browsing feature exposed by the tray applet to act with SYSTEM privileges. The main business concern is old endpoint software on still-running workstations or servers. Exposure is most likely limited to environments that still have McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 installed on endpoints. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat this as a targeted legacy-risk cleanup item. It is not presented as internet-exploitable or actively exploited, but any remaining installation could let a local user gain full system control. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1.; Check McAfee or successor-vendor guidance for fixed versions or migration paths.; Upgrade or remove unsupported legacy VirusScan installations..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 24, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mcafee-virusscan-gain-privileges(17367)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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