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published date: December 22, 1999

CVE-2000-0119 : Default Configuration Vulnerability

Description

The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED folder that is used by the Windows Recycle Bin utility, which allows attackers to store malicious code without detection.

Product(s):

  • McAfee VirusScan
  • McAfee VirusScan 10.0.27
  • McAfee VirusScan 4.0.3
  • McAfee VirusScan 4.4
  • McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0119, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0119 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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