CVE-2021-31843
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CVE-2021-31843 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Endpoint Security | < 10.7.0 |
| Mcafee | Endpoint Security | 10.7.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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