McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:55088

Info

McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 55088
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-4599
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 17 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 23 2012 06:10PM
Credit: Andrea Micalizzi
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

McAfee SmartFilter is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the SYSTEM user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

McAfee SmartFilter 4.2.1 and earlier versions are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

McAfee SmartFilter 'SFAdminSrv.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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