Vulnerability identifier: #VU50679

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23873

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the implementation of the QuickClean feature. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103114
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-175/

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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.