CVE-2020-7331

Unquoted service executable path in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)

Description

Unquoted service executable path in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) prior to 10.7.0 November 2020 Update allows local users to cause a denial of service and malicious file execution via carefully crafted and named executable files.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: McAfee, LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
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References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10335 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7331?
CVE-2020-7331 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7331?
To fix CVE-2020-7331, 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-2020-7331 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7331 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-2020-7331?
CVE-2020-7331 affects McAfee, LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS).
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