CVE-2018-6661 (GCVE-0-2018-6661)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-04-02 13:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
TS102801 True Key DLL Side-Loading vulnerability
Summary
DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- DLL Side-Loading vulnerability
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/ho… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
Date Public
2018-03-31 00:00
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