Vulnerability identifier: #VU47343

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7250

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can gain elevated privileges by pointing the link to files which the user which not normally have permission to alter via carefully creating symbolic links from the ENS log file directory.

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=SB10309

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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.