CVE-2018-6668
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6668 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A whitelist bypass vulnerability in McAfee Application Control / Change Control 7.0.1 and before allows execution bypass, for example, with simple DLL through interpreters such as PowerShell.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A whitelist bypass vulnerability in McAfee Application Control / Change Control 7.0.1 and before allows execution bypass, for example, with simple DLL through interpreters such as PowerShell.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Application Change Control | <= 7.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6668?
A whitelist bypass vulnerability in McAfee Application Control / Change Control 7.0.1 and before allows execution bypass, for example, with simple DLL through interpreters such as PowerShell.
How severe is CVE-2018-6668?
CVE-2018-6668 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6668?
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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