Improperly implemented security check for standard in McAfee Active Response (MAR)

1) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU47714

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7326

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly implemented security check. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code via stopping a core Windows service leaving McAfee core trust component in an inconsistent state resulting in MAR failing open rather than closed.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Active Response (MAR): before 2.4.4.404

External links

http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10331

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.