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CVE-2021-23872

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Published: May 12, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.

Affected (1)

Mcafee
1 product
Total Protection
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Total Protection
Before 16.0.32

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (2)

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

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