Security readout for executives and security teams
This old issue affects McAfee FreeScan through a vulnerable COM/ActiveX control property. A remote attacker could send an overly long value that crashes the component and may allow code execution. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, a vendor patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows endpoints or browser environments where McAfee FreeScan ActiveX/COM components remain installed and callable. Current product exposure cannot be determined from the bundle because affected versions and CPEs are listed as unavailable. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless inventory shows affected components still deployed. If present on managed endpoints, prioritize removal or control hardening because the impact may include code execution, but available evidence is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for McAfee FreeScan ActiveX or COM components.; Remove or disable unused McAfee FreeScan components where business-approved.; Restrict legacy browser ActiveX execution through enterprise policy..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- freescan-mcfscan-bo(15772)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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