Improperly implemented security check for standard in Active Response (MAR) - CVE-2020-7326

 

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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7326
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: McAfee
Affected software:
Active Response (MAR)

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-7326

Install updates from vendor's website.

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