McAfee Endpoint Security up to 10.6.1 Configuration Tool security check

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee Endpoint Security up to 10.6.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration Tool. The manipulation leads to security check. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7251. Local access is required to approach this attack. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee Endpoint Security up to 10.6.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration Tool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a security check vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-358. The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.

The weakness was released 02/14/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at kc.mcafee.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-7251 since 01/21/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1211 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying the patch 10.6.1 February 2020 Update is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-143276 and VDB-143277. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Security check
CWE: CWE-358
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 10.6.1 February 2020 Update

Timelineinfo

01/21/2020 🔍
02/14/2020 +24 days 🔍
02/16/2020 +2 days 🔍
03/31/2024 +1505 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: kc.mcafee.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-7251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150226
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2020 07:56 PM
Updated: 03/31/2024 03:53 PM
Changes: 02/16/2020 07:56 PM (40), 02/16/2020 08:01 PM (11), 03/31/2024 03:53 PM (34)
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