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Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Local Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability

A local insecure installation vulnerability affects eTrust EZ Antivirus. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly secure files upon installation.

An attacker may leverage this issue to manipulate installed files, potentially allowing them to disable anti-virus protection or execute code with SYSTEM privileges.