CVE-2020-7253
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in masvc.exe in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows local users with administrator privileges to disable self-protection via a McAfee supplied command-line utility.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in masvc.exe in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows local users with administrator privileges to disable self-protection via a McAfee supplied command-line utility.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Agent | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.4 |
| Mcafee | Agent | >= 5.6.0, < 5.6.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7253?
Improper access control vulnerability in masvc.exe in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows local users with administrator privileges to disable self-protection via a McAfee supplied command-line utility.
How severe is CVE-2020-7253?
CVE-2020-7253 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7253?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-7253?
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