CVE-2007-1538
CVE-2007-1538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i uses insecure permissions for certain Windows Registry keys, which allows local users to bypass local password protection via the UIP value in (1) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\McAfee\DesktopProtection or (2) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Network Associates\TVD\VirusScan Entreprise\CurrentVersion. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third-party researchers, stating that the default permissions for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE does not allow for write access and the product does not modify the inherited permissions. There might be an interaction error with another product
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1538?
- McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0.i uses insecure permissions for certain Windows Registry keys, which allows local users to bypass local password protection via the UIP value in (1) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\McAfee\DesktopProtection or (2) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Network Associates\TVD\VirusScan Entreprise\CurrentVersion. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third-party researchers, stating that the default permissions for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE does not allow for write access and the product does not modify the inherited permissions. There might be an interaction error with another product
- How severe is CVE-2007-1538?
- CVE-2007-1538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1538 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1538?
- CVE-2007-1538 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1538?
- 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-2007-1538 published?
- CVE-2007-1538 was published on 2007-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://homepage.mac.com/adonismac/Advisory/bypass_mcafee_entreprise_password.html
- http://homepage.mac.com/adonismac/Advisory/crack_mcafee_password_protection.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/33800
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463091/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463187/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017791
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.5i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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