CVE-2000-0119: The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:52.478Z

Summary

The default configurations for McAfee Virus Scan and Norton Anti-Virus virus checkers do not check files in the RECYCLED folder that is used by the Windows Recycle Bin utility, which allows attackers to store malicious code without detection.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:52.478Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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