Vulnerability Description
By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during the Endpoint Security for Linux Threat Prevention and Firewall (ENSL TP/FW) installation process, a local user can perform a privilege escalation attack to obtain administrator privileges for the purpose of executing arbitrary code through insecure use of predictable temporary file locations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Endpoint Security For Linux Threat Prevention | >= 10.5.0, < 10.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10355
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10355
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23892?
CVE-2021-23892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during the Endpoint Security for Linux Threat Prevention and Firewall (ENSL TP/FW) installation process, a local user can perform a...
How severe is CVE-2021-23892?
CVE-2021-23892 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23892?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Endpoint Security For Linux Threat Prevention.