Buffer Overflow in MicroWord eScan Antivirus on Linux
CVE-2025-1367

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microword

Status
Escan Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-1367?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the USB Password Handler component of MicroWord eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. This flaw can be exploited locally, enabling attackers to manipulate the sprintf function, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system compromise. The vendor has not responded to initial reports regarding this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

eScan Antivirus 7.0.32

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295971
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295971
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https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_usb...
related

CVSS V4

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-1367 : Buffer Overflow in MicroWord eScan Antivirus on Linux