CVE-2013-7460

Description

A write protection and execution bypass vulnerability in McAfee (now Intel Security) Application Control (MAC) 6.1.0 for Linux and earlier allows authenticated users to change binaries that are part of the Application Control whitelist and allows execution of binaries via specific conditions.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory mcafee.com
Affected: Intel Application Control (MAC)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10054 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7460?
CVE-2013-7460 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-7460?
To fix CVE-2013-7460, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-7460 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-7460 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-7460?
CVE-2013-7460 affects Intel Application Control (MAC).
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