Vulnerability identifier: #VU51500

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23879

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Endpoint Product Removal (EPR) Tool
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted service path issue. A local administrator can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10351

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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.