Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 31, 2007· Updated Apr 23, 2026

CVE-2007-4649

Description

MicroWorld eScan Virus Control 9.0.722.1, Anti-Virus 9.0.722.1, and Internet Security 9.0.722.1 use weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for their installation directory trees, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing application files, as demonstrated by traysser.exe.

Affected products

Microworld Technologies/Escan Anti Virus
cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_anti-virus:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microworld Technologies/Escan Internet Security
cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_internet_security:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microworld Technologies/Escan Virus Control
cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan_virus_control:9.0.722.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-August/065509.htmlnvdExploit
www.securityfocus.com/bid/25493nvdExploit
secunia.com/advisories/26581nvdVendor Advisory
securityreason.com/securityalert/3085nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36367nvd

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