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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2020-7261

Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables vulnerability in AMSI component in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable Endpoint Security via a c...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables vulnerability in AMSI component in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable Endpoint Security via a carefully crafted user input.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeEndpoint Security10.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-7261?

CVE-2020-7261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables vulnerability in AMSI component in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable Endpoint Security via a c...

How severe is CVE-2020-7261?

CVE-2020-7261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Endpoint Security.