Improperly implemented security check for standard in Active Response (MAR) - CVE-2020-7326
Published: October 15, 2020 / Updated: October 19, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47714
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7326
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Active Response (MAR)
How to mitigate CVE-2020-7326
Install updates from vendor's website.
Active Response (MAR) - update to 2.4.4.404