CVE-2005-3657

CVE-2005-3657 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcinsctl.dll with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The ActiveX control in MCINSCTL.DLL for McAfee VirusScan Security Center does not use the IObjectSafetySiteLock API to restrict access to required domains, which allows remote attackers to create or append to arbitrary files via the StartLog and AddLog methods in the MCINSTALL.McLog object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3657?
The ActiveX control in MCINSCTL.DLL for McAfee VirusScan Security Center does not use the IObjectSafetySiteLock API to restrict access to required domains, which allows remote attackers to create or append to arbitrary files via the StartLog and AddLog methods in the MCINSTALL.McLog object.
How severe is CVE-2005-3657?
CVE-2005-3657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3657 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3657?
CVE-2005-3657 primarily affects Mcafee Mcinsctl.dll. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3657?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3657 published?
CVE-2005-3657 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)