CVE-2025-0797

What it is

A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /var/Microworld/ of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2025-01-29 02:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-01-29 02:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:27 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-266

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Escanav Escan anti-virus 7.0.32

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 4.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None