Vulnerability Description
Clear text storage of sensitive Information in memory vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows a local user to view ENS settings and credentials via accessing process memory after the ENS administrator has performed specific actions. To exploit this, the local user has to access the relevant memory location immediately after an ENS administrator has made a configuration change through the console on their machine
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Endpoint Security | < 10.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23878?
CVE-2021-23878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Clear text storage of sensitive Information in memory vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows a local user to view ENS settings and cred...
How severe is CVE-2021-23878?
CVE-2021-23878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Endpoint Security.