Vulnerability identifier: #VU48770

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7335

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
McAfee Total Protection (MTP)
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: McAfee

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the handling of junctions. A local user can create a junction, abuse the product to overwrite the contents of a chosen file and escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

McAfee Total Protection (MTP): All versions

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External links
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103089
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1388/

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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.