McAfee True Key up to 5.1.230.7 Microsoft Windows Client access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee True Key up to 5.1.230.7. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Microsoft Windows Client. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-6755. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee True Key up to 5.1.230.7. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component Microsoft Windows Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

The bug was discovered 12/06/2018. The weakness was released 12/06/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at service.mcafee.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-6755 since 02/06/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371380 (McAfee True Key Windows Application update fixes Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability TS102872).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45961). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-115528, VDB-127672 and VDB-127673. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: service.mcafee.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-6755 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127671
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/07/2018 09:38
Updated: 10/04/2025 11:46
Changes: 12/07/2018 09:38 (60), 04/18/2020 20:18 (5), 06/13/2023 14:31 (14), 10/04/2025 11:46 (14)
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