CVE-2021-31843 (GCVE-0-2021-31843)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-17 13:40 – Updated: 2024-08-03 23:10
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Summary
Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.
Severity ?
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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McAfee,LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for WIndows Affected: unspecified , < 10.7.0 September 2021 Update (custom)
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