CVE-2019-3593 (GCVE-0-2019-3593)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-01-28 18:00 – Updated: 2024-09-17 00:16
VLAI
Title
Exploitation of Privilege/Trust vulnerability
Summary
Exploitation of Privilege/Trust vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Prior to 16.0.R18 allows local users to bypass product self-protection, tamper with policies and product files, and uninstall McAfee software without permission via specially crafted malware.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Exploitation of Privilege/Trust vulnerability
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Mcafee, LLC Total Protection (MTP) Affected: unspecified , < 16.0.R18 (custom)
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