# CVE-2004-0831: McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the Sys

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-24 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 does not drop SYSTEM privileges before allowing users to browse for files via the "System Scan" properties of the System Tray applet, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17367
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=140&type=vulnerabilities
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109526269429728&w=2

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