CVE-2020-7320
Protection Mechanism Failure in ENS for Windows
6.7CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2020 Update allows local administrator to temporarily reduce the detection capability allowing otherwise detected malware to run via stopping certain Microsoft services.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
mcafee llccommercialUSSecurity Productsaka mcafee endpoint security (ens), endpoint security for windows
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
Timeline
Published
Sep 9, 2020
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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