Vulnerability identifier: #VU46687

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7319

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: McAfee

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can access files which the user otherwise would not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to an unintended file.

Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions:

• 10.7.0.x
• 10.6.x
• 10.5.x

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS): All versions

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External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10327

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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.