CVE-2021-23883
Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
Description
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
mcafee
commercial·USaka mcaee, mcafee security
McAfee LLC
commercial·USaka mcafee endpoint security (ens), endpoint security for windows
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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