How severe is CVE-2005-4505?

CVE-2005-4505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4505?

CVE-2005-4505 primarily affects Mcafee Common Management Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4505?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4505 published?

CVE-2005-4505 was published on 2005-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4505

CVE-2005-4505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Common Management Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Common Management Agent
Published: 2005-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (patch 11) and CMA 3.5 (patch 5) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run by naPrdMgr.exe when it attempts to execute EntVUtil.EXE under an unquoted "Program Files" path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4505?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (patch 11) and CMA 3.5 (patch 5) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run by naPrdMgr.exe when it attempts to execute EntVUtil.EXE under an unquoted "Program Files" path.
How severe is CVE-2005-4505?: CVE-2005-4505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4505?: CVE-2005-4505 primarily affects Mcafee Common Management Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4505 published?: CVE-2005-4505 was published on 2005-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.0i:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*

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