# CVE-2012-4598: An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2012-08-22 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site.

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## References

- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10028
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18805
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18812
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/mcafee_mvt_exec.rb

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