CVE-2020-7343 (GCVE-0-2020-7343)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-01-18 12:15 – Updated: 2024-09-17 03:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Authorization vulnerability in MA
Summary
Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=conten… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAfee, LLC | McAfee Agent |
Affected:
5.7.x , < 5.7.1
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2020-01-12 00:00
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