McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:21592

Info

McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21592
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2006-6474
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 14 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 26 2007 05:08PM
Credit: Jakub Moc of Gentoo Linux is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: McAfee VirusScan for Linux 4510e
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

McAfee VirusScan for Linux is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process invoking VirusScan.

McAfee VirusScan 4510e and prior versions are vulnerable to this issue.

Exploit / POC

McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

References

McAfee VirusScan For Linux Insecure DT_RPATH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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