Vulnerability Description
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 Hotfix 199847 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Endpoint Security | >= 10.5.0, < 10.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10316
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10316
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7264?
CVE-2020-7264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 Hotfix 199847 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipu...
How severe is CVE-2020-7264?
CVE-2020-7264 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7264?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Endpoint Security.