CVE-2020-7267

Privilege Escalation vulnerability through symbolic links in VSEL

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) for Linux prior to 2.0.3 Hotfix 2635000 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: McAfee,LLC McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) for Linux
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7267?
CVE-2020-7267 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7267?
To fix CVE-2020-7267, 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-2020-7267 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7267 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-2020-7267?
CVE-2020-7267 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) for Linux.
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