CVE-2021-23874
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code bypassing MTP self-defense.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMcAfee Total Protection (MTP)
PublishedFeb 10, 2021
First seenFeb 10, 2021
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Nov 17, 2021Update
- mcafee total_protection16.0.30 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mcafee total_protection | v < 16.0.30 | 16.0.30 |
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