SB2020082111 - Improper Authorization in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP)



SB2020082111 - Improper Authorization in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP)

Published: August 21, 2020 Updated: October 6, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020082111
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7310)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the installer. A local administrator can change files that are part of write protection rules via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee file operations to an unintended file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.