Vulnerability identifier: #VU46688

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7320

CWE-ID: CWE-693

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local administrator can temporarily reduce the detection capability allowing otherwise detected malware to run via stopping certain Microsoft services.

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.