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CVE-2005-2940
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.
Published: Nov 18, 2005
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | antispyware | 1.0.509 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-c34j-ggrv-8pmc
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.509 (Beta 1) might allow...
References (6)
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015226
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=340&type=vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15448
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015226
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=340&type=vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15448
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.2 / 10
EPSS Score
2.34%
Top 18% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
29.5 / 100
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