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CVE-2020-7311

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Published: Sep 10, 2020Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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7.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.0 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.6.6 allows local users to assume SYSTEM rights during the installation of MA via manipulation of log files.

Affected (1)

Products: Mcafee: Mcafee Agent
Mcafee
1 product
Mcafee Agent
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mcafee Agent
Before 5.6.6

Related CWEs

CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (2)

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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