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CVE-2019-3648

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.66%

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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
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeAnti-Virus Plus<= 16.0.r22
McafeeInternet Security<= 16.0.r22
McafeeTotal Protection<= 16.0r22

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3648?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-3648?
CVE-2019-3648 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3648?
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