Vulnerability identifier: #VU12584

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:R]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6664

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: McAfee

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to missing authorization. A local attacker can generate a Master Response String on the target endpoint system to cause the DLP Endpoint protection mode to switch to bypass mode without authorization from McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator.

Mitigation
Update to versions 10.0.500 or 11.0.400.

Vulnerable software versions

McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint: 10.0.0 - 11.0.300

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External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10233

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.