Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

BID:11971

Info

Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 11971
Class: Configuration Error
CVE: CVE-2004-1149
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 16 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 09:26AM
Credit: The individual or individuals responsible for disclosure of this issue is currently unknown; these issues were disclosed in the referenced iDEFENSE advisory.
Vulnerable: Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.4
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.3
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.2 .1
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.2
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.1 .4
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.1 .3
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.1 .2
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.1 .1
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.1
Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0
Not Vulnerable: Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.0.5

Discussion

Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

A local insecure installation vulnerability affects eTrust EZ Antivirus. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly secure files upon installation.

An attacker may leverage this issue to manipulate installed files, potentially allowing them to disable anti-virus protection or execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

Exploit / POC

Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

No exploit is required to leverage this issue.

Solution / Fix

Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has resolved this issue in version 7.0.5 of the affected software. Users are advised to contact the vendor for details on obtaining the fixed packages.

References

Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

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