Vulnerability identifier: #VU47714

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7326

CWE-ID: CWE-358

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Active Response (MAR)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: McAfee

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly implemented security check. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code via stopping a core Windows service leaving McAfee core trust component in an inconsistent state resulting in MAR failing open rather than closed.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Active Response (MAR): All versions

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External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10331

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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.