CVE-2022-1256
High
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality. Temporary file actions were performed on the local user's %TEMP% directory with System privileges through manipulation of symbolic links.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMcafee Agent
PublishedApr 14, 2022
First seenApr 14, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- mcafee agent5.7.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mcafee agent | v < 5.7.6 | 5.7.6 |
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