CVE-2018-6661

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified

CVE-2018-6661 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeTrue Key<= 4.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6661?
DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.
How severe is CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6661?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST