CVE-2020-7343 is a vulnerability in McAfee Agent
Published on January 18, 2021
Improper Authorization vulnerability in MA
Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2020-7343 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2020-7343 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2020-7343
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Affected Versions
McAfee, LLC McAfee Agent:- Version 5.7.x and below 5.7.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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