CVE-2018-6690 (GCVE-0-2018-6690)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-09-18 22:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 06:10
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Summary
Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.
Severity ?
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • Whitelist bypass
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
McAfee McAfee Application Control (MAC) Affected: 8.0.0 HF 4 , ≤ 8.0.0 HF 4 (custom)
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Credits
McAfee credits Paul W for reporting this flaw.
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