Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Agent | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.6.1 |
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10288
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10288
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3592?
CVE-2019-3592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and pla...
How severe is CVE-2019-3592?
CVE-2019-3592 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3592?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Agent.