Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU50732

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

Published: February 16, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50732

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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 access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)

Software 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.

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