Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Linux 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows local users to perform arbitrary command execution via specific conditions.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Agent | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10259
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10259
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6704?
CVE-2018-6704 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Linux 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows local users to perform arbitrary command execution via specific conditions.
How severe is CVE-2018-6704?
CVE-2018-6704 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6704?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Agent.