CVE-2020-7298

Total Protection (MTP) - Unexpected behavior violation

Description

Unexpected behavior violation in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to turn off real time scanning via a specially crafted object making a specific function call.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP)

References

Link	Tags
https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS103062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7298?: CVE-2020-7298 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7298?: To fix CVE-2020-7298, 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-2020-7298 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7298 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-2020-7298?: CVE-2020-7298 affects McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP).

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