Vulnerability identifier: #VU29034
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
McAfee VirusScan
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: McAfee
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe). A local attacker can interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window with elevated privileges via running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
McAfee VirusScan: 8.8
External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10302
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.