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CVE-2021-23874 Detail

Description

Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code bypassing MTP self-defense.


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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103114 Broken Link 
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103114 Broken Link 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability 11/03/2021 11/17/2021 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Trellix  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-23874
NVD Published Date:
02/10/2021
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Trellix