Vulnerability identifier: #VU50681

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-2021-23875

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. A local user can execute specially constructed malware, gain elevated privileges and perform arbitrary file deletion as the SYSTEM user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/oracle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/s55728c97_466d_4ddb_952d_05484ea932c6/Page29.jspx?wc.contextURL=%2Fspaces%2Fcp&articleId=TS103114&_afrLoop=1024260623598121&leftWidth=0%25&showFooter=false&showHeader=false&rightWi

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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.