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CVE-2006-0982: The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when ma...

The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.

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McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh could fail to scan web-browser-accessed malicious content before it was saved. That means an expected antivirus control might not stop a downloaded threat. This is not a remote code execution bug by itself; it is a protection bypass in a legacy endpoint security product. Exposure appears limited to legacy Macintosh systems running McAfee Virex 7.7, especially where users browse the web or download files. The structured affected-product data is incomplete. Treat as a legacy control-assurance issue. Prioritize if old Macintosh systems still rely on Virex 7.7 for malware prevention; otherwise document as historical risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire systems still using McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh.; Check McAfee or successor vendor guidance for fixed versions or replacement controls.; Use current endpoint protection on any still-supported Mac systems..

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