CVE-2020-7279 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in the installer component of McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows prior to 8.0.0 Patch 15 Update allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Host Intrusion Prevention	8.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-7279?

CVE-2020-7279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in the installer component of McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows prior to 8.0.0 Patch 15 Update allows attackers with local access ...

How severe is CVE-2020-7279?

CVE-2020-7279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Host Intrusion Prevention.