CVE-2004-1149: Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.0 to 7.0.4, including 7.0.1.4, installs its files with insecure...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, including 7.0.1.4. The product installed files with weak permissions, so a local user could replace trusted antivirus components and potentially gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.0 to 7.0.4. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old systems or unmanaged software images. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with privilege-escalation impact. Prioritize if the product remains installed on shared workstations, servers with local users, or regulated systems with weak software inventory controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.0 through 7.0.4.; Check archived vendor guidance before applying product-specific fixes.; Remove or replace unsupported legacy antivirus where practical..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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