Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in McAfee Virtual Technician ActiveX Control
CVE-2012-4598

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Mcafee
Status
Mcafee Virtual Technician
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2012

What is CVE-2012-4598?

An unaddressed vulnerability in the ActiveX control of McAfee Virtual Technician permits attackers to exploit crafted websites, leading to arbitrary code execution or triggering denial of service conditions, such as crashes in Internet Explorer. This situation arises in versions prior to 6.4 and underscores the necessity for users to keep their software updated and implement robust security practices.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB1...
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EPSS Score

70% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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