CVE-2005-2940
HighSummary
An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious 'program.exe' file in the C: folder, involving the programs GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, gcASNotice.exe, gcasServ.exe, gcasSWUpdater.exe, or GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves potential privilege escalation by a local user, which could lead to system compromise or unauthorized actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to a newer version of the software that addresses this vulnerability and to apply the principle of least privilege for local users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, involving the programs (1) GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe, (2) gcASNotice.exe, (3) gcasServ.exe, (4) gcasSWUpdater.exe, or (5) GIANTAntiSpywareUpdater.exe. NOTE: it is not clear whether this overlaps CVE-2005-2935.