CVE-2019-3646

McAfee Total Protection - Free Antivirus Trial: DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability

Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Free Antivirus Trial 16.0.R18 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder placed by an attacker with administrator rights.

Categories

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Affected: McAfee, LLC McAfee Total Protection - Free Antivirus Trial
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS102968

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3646?
CVE-2019-3646 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3646?
To fix CVE-2019-3646, 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-2019-3646 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3646 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-2019-3646?
CVE-2019-3646 affects McAfee, LLC McAfee Total Protection - Free Antivirus Trial.
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