CVE-2020-7343

Improper Authorization vulnerability in MA

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory mcafee.com
Affected: McAfee, LLC McAfee Agent
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10343 broken link vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7343?
CVE-2020-7343 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7343?
To fix CVE-2020-7343, 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-2020-7343 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7343 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-2020-7343?
CVE-2020-7343 affects McAfee, LLC McAfee Agent.
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