CVE-2020-7343
Last modified
CVE-2020-7343 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Agent | < 5.7.1 |
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10343Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10343Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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