Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (ToPS) for Mac OS prior to 4.6 allows local users to gain root privileges via incorrect protection of temporary files.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Total Protection | < 4.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103052
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103052
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3617?
CVE-2019-3617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (ToPS) for Mac OS prior to 4.6 allows local users to gain root privileges via incorrect protection of temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2019-3617?
CVE-2019-3617 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Total Protection.