CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2635

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An ActiveX control in McAfee Security Installer Control System 4.0.0.81 allows remote attackers to access the Windows registry via web pages using the control's RegQueryValue() method.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can read sensitive data from the registry, potentially leading to privilege escalation or information disclosure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable or remove the McAfee Security Installer Control System ActiveX control if not needed, and apply security updates from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An ActiveX control for McAfee Security Installer Control System 4.0.0.81 allows remote attackers to access the Windows registry via web pages that use the control's RegQueryValue() method.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS