#VU50732 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) - CVE-2021-23878

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50732

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23878

CWE-ID: CWE-312

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 gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to clear text storage of sensitive Information in memory. A local user can view ENS settings and credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS): before 10.6.1 February 2021 Update

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External links
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345

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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.