Vulnerability · Published Sep 17, 2021 · Assigned by trellix
CVE-2021-31843Improper access control vulnerability in McAfee ENS for Windows
High 7.3
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for WIndows from McAfee,LLC. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 24% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 76.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee,LLC | McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for WIndows | unspecified – before 10.7.0 September 2021 Update |
Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10367 x_refsource_CONFIRM