CVE-2021-23872
High
Description
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMcafee Total Protection
PublishedMay 12, 2021
First seenMay 12, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- mcafee total_protection16.0.32 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mcafee total_protection | v < 16.0.32 | 16.0.32 |
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