Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-4062 concerns an old Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 ActiveX control that could let a remote attacker delete files. The available sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is mainly a legacy-technology issue. Likely exposure is limited to systems that still have Nessus 3.0.6 and its SCANCTRL ActiveX control installed or usable through a legacy browser environment. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless Nessus 3.0.6 or the ActiveX control is present on business-critical endpoints. Absence of current exploitation evidence lowers urgency, but arbitrary file deletion can affect availability and integrity. Mitigation focus: Check Nessus vendor guidance for historical fixes or removal instructions.; Remove or upgrade obsolete Nessus 3.0.6 installations where found.; Disable or block the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control if still registered..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- nessus-scanctrl-file-overwrite(35641)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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