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CVE-2021-31839

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2021-31839 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder. This allows a local user to either add false events or remove events from the event logs prior to them being sent to the ePO server.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder. This allows a local user to either add false events or remove events from the event logs prior to them being sent to the ePO server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeAgent>= 5.0.0, < 5.7.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31839?
Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder. This allows a local user to either add false events or remove events from the event logs prior to them being sent to the ePO server.
How severe is CVE-2021-31839?
CVE-2021-31839 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31839?
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