CVE-2021-23880

Improper Access Control in the ENS installer

Description

Improper Access Control in attribute in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows authenticated local administrator user to perform an uninstallation of the anti-malware engine via the running of a specific command with the correct parameters.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory mcafee.com
Affected: McAfee LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows
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References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345 broken link vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23880?
CVE-2021-23880 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23880?
To fix CVE-2021-23880, 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-2021-23880 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23880 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-2021-23880?
CVE-2021-23880 affects McAfee LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows.
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