CVE-2019-3648

Implicit loading of DLLs

Description

A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: McAfee,LLC McAfee Total Protection
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102984
https://safebreach.com/Post/McAfee-All-Editions-MTP-AVP-MIS-Self-Defense-Bypass-and-Potential-Usages-CVE-2019-3648

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3648?
CVE-2019-3648 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3648?
To fix CVE-2019-3648, 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-2019-3648 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3648 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-2019-3648?
CVE-2019-3648 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee Total Protection.
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