CVE-2021-23892

Description

By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during the Endpoint Security for Linux Threat Prevention and Firewall (ENSL TP/FW) installation process, a local user can perform a privilege escalation attack to obtain administrator privileges for the purpose of executing arbitrary code through insecure use of predictable temporary file locations.

Categories

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: McAfee,LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23892?
CVE-2021-23892 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23892?
To fix CVE-2021-23892, 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-2021-23892 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23892 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-2021-23892?
CVE-2021-23892 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Linux.
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