Incorrect Default Permissions in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 for Linux
CVE-2025-0797

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microworld

Status
Escan Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-0797?

A vulnerability exists in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 for Linux related to incorrect default permissions in the Quarantine Handler component. The issue enables potential local exploitation by manipulating the access rights of files located in /var/Microworld/. Although the vendor was notified about the vulnerability, there has been no response. This flaw may allow unauthorized access or manipulation of quarantined files, posing a risk to system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

eScan Antivirus 7.0.32

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-0797 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.293920
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.293920
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.484329
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

FPT IS Security (VulDB User)
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