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HIGH · 7.4

CVE-2018-6683

Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows versions prior to 10.0.505 and 11.0.405 allows local users to bypass DLP...

Vulnerability Description

Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows versions prior to 10.0.505 and 11.0.405 allows local users to bypass DLP policy via editing of local policy files when offline.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeData Loss Prevention Endpoint< 10.0.505
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6683?

CVE-2018-6683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows versions prior to 10.0.505 and 11.0.405 allows local users to bypass DLP...

How severe is CVE-2018-6683?

CVE-2018-6683 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6683?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, Microsoft Windows.