CVE-2019-3653 is a vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security
Published on October 9, 2019
ESConfig Tool access not controlled
Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration tool in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 October 2019 Update allows local user to gain access to security configuration via unauthorized use of the configuration tool.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2019-3653 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2019-3653 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2019-3653
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Affected Versions
McAfee, LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS):- Version 10.6.x and below 10.6.1 is affected.
- Version 10.5.x and below 10.5.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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