CVE-2021-31853

Published: Nov 10, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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

DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.

Affected (3)

Products: Mcafee: Drive Encryption

Mcafee

1 product

Drive Encryption

Configuration A

3 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mcafee Drive Encryption	From 7.2.0 to 7.2.10
Mcafee Drive Encryption	Version 7.3.0
Mcafee Drive Encryption	Version 7.3.0 hotfix1

Related CWEs

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10374

Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com

Broken Link

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10374

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

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