CVE-2021-23880
Improper Access Control in the ENS installer
6.7CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Improper Access Control in attribute in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows authenticated local administrator user to perform an uninstallation of the anti-malware engine via the running of a specific command with the correct parameters.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
mcafee llccommercialUSSecurity Productsaka mcafee endpoint security (ens), endpoint security for windows
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
Timeline
Published
Feb 10, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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