CVE-2020-7335
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.29 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via careful manipulation of a folder by creating a junction link. This exploits a lack of protection through a timing issue and is only exploitable in a small time window.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAfee,LLC | McAfee Total Protection (MTP) | unspecified <= 16.0.29 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-269: CWE-269- Privilege escalation vulnerability
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103089
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1388/
References
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103089
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1388/
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