Improperly implemented security check for standard in McAfee MVISION Endpoint Detection and Response Client (MVEDR)

1) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU47715

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-2020-7327

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 MVISION EDR failing open rather than closed.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MVISION Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): before 3.2.0.567

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.