CVE-2019-3588

Using VSE to bypass Windows Credentials on Lock screen

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 prior to Patch 14 may allow unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: McAfee, LLC McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10302

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3588?
CVE-2019-3588 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3588?
To fix CVE-2019-3588, 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-2019-3588 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3588 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-2019-3588?
CVE-2019-3588 affects McAfee, LLC McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE).
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