Multiple vulnerabilities in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-3585 CVE-2019-3588 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
McAfee VirusScan Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | McAfee |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU29034
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3585
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe). A local attacker can interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window with elevated privileges via running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMcAfee VirusScan: 8.8
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10302
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU29035
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3588
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe). An attacker with physical access can interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMcAfee VirusScan: 8.8
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10302
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
