CVE-2021-23880
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CVE-2021-23880 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in attribute in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows authenticated local administrator user to perform an uninstallation of the anti-malware engine via the running of a specific command with the correct parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control in attribute in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows authenticated local administrator user to perform an uninstallation of the anti-malware engine via the running of a specific command with the correct parameters.
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 | Endpoint Security | < 10.7.0 |
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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