How severe is CVE-2009-5118?

CVE-2009-5118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-5118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5118?

CVE-2009-5118 primarily affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5118?

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

When was CVE-2009-5118 published?

CVE-2009-5118 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5118

CVE-2009-5118 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.7i allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by scanning a document located on a remote share.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5118?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.7i allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by scanning a document located on a remote share.
How severe is CVE-2009-5118?: CVE-2009-5118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-5118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5118?: CVE-2009-5118 primarily affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-5118 published?: CVE-2009-5118 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.0i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.0i:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*

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