CVE-2021-23883

Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)

Description

A Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows a local administrator to cause Windows to crash via a specific system call which is not handled correctly. This varies by machine and had partial protection prior to this update.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: McAfee LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23883?
CVE-2021-23883 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23883?
To fix CVE-2021-23883, 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-2021-23883 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23883 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-2021-23883?
CVE-2021-23883 affects McAfee LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows.
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