CVE-2021-23883 (GCVE-0-2021-23883)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-02-10 09:25 – Updated: 2024-09-17 01:41
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
Summary
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.
Severity
4 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
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 | Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows |
Affected:
10.7.x , < 10.7.0 February 2021
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2021-02-10 00:00
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