CVE-2018-6700

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified

CVE-2018-6700 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key (TK) before 5.1.165 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key (TK) before 5.1.165 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

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
0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeTrue Key< 5.1.165

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6700?
DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key (TK) before 5.1.165 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.
How severe is CVE-2018-6700?
CVE-2018-6700 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6700?
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