CVE-2019-3648
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CVE-2019-3648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Anti-Virus Plus | <= 16.0.r22 |
| Mcafee | Internet Security | <= 16.0.r22 |
| Mcafee | Total Protection | <= 16.0r22 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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