CVE-2020-7251 is a vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security
Published on February 14, 2020
ESConfig Tool able to edit configuration for newer version
Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2020-7251 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of 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
Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
The software does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.
Products Associated with CVE-2020-7251
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Affected Versions
McAfee, LLC Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS):- Version 10.6.x and below 10.6.1 February 2020 update is affected.
Exploit Probability
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