CVE-2018-6689

Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) - Authentication Bypass vulnerability

Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) 10.0.x earlier than 10.0.510, and 11.0.x earlier than 11.0.600 allows attackers to bypass local security protection via specific conditions.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10252
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041908 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6689?
CVE-2018-6689 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6689?
To fix CVE-2018-6689, 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-2018-6689 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6689 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-2018-6689?
CVE-2018-6689 affects McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe).
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