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CVE-2019-3592

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified

CVE-2019-3592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeAgent>= 5.0.0, <= 5.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3592?
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.
How severe is CVE-2019-3592?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-3592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3592?
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