CVE-2021-23892
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMcafee Endpoint Security For Linux Threat Prevention
PublishedMay 12, 2021
First seenMay 12, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- mcafee endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention10.7.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mcafee endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | 10.5.0 ≤ v < 10.7.5 | 10.7.5 |
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