Local OS Command Injection in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus on Linux
CVE-2025-1370

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microworld
Status
Escan Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 for Linux, specifically affecting the 'sprintf' function within the 'epsdaemon' component of Autoscan USB. This weakness allows local attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising system integrity. Publicly disclosed exploits exist, raising the risk for users, as attempts to engage the vendor for remediation went unanswered.

Affected Version(s)

eScan Antivirus 7.0.32

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295976
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295976
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https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_usb...
exploit

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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