CVE-2021-31839

Incorrect permissions on McAfee Agent for Windows event folder

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder. This allows a local user to either add false events or remove events from the event logs prior to them being sent to the ePO server.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: McAfee,LLC McAfee Agent for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10362 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31839?
CVE-2021-31839 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31839?
To fix CVE-2021-31839, 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-2021-31839 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-31839 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-2021-31839?
CVE-2021-31839 affects McAfee,LLC McAfee Agent for Windows.
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