Vulnerability identifier: #VU58790

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31850

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Database Security on Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: McAfee

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to misconfiguration of Archiving in the User interface. A remote administrator can cause a denial of service condition on the target system. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Database Security on Windows: 4.8.3

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External links
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10358

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.