CVE-2020-7299

Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in McAfee True Key Windows Client

Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) prior to 6.2.109.2 allows a local user logged in with administrative privileges to access to another user’s passwords on the same machine via triggering a process dump in specific situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7299?: CVE-2020-7299 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7299?: To fix CVE-2020-7299, 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-2020-7299 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7299 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-2020-7299?: CVE-2020-7299 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee True Key Windows client.

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Description

Category

CWE-522 – Insufficiently Protected Credentials

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