CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-6660: SB10228 ePO Directory Traversal vulnerability

First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )

Directory Traversal vulnerability in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.0 and 5.9.0 allows administrators to use Windows alternate data streams, which could be used to bypass the file extensions, via not properly validating the path when exporting a particular XML file.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator=5.3.0
Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator=5.3.1
Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator=5.3.2
Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator=5.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6660?

    CVE-2018-6660 has a severity rating that indicates a directory traversal vulnerability in specific versions of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-6660?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-6660, upgrade to the latest version of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator are affected by CVE-2018-6660?

    CVE-2018-6660 affects McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.9.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6660?

    CVE-2018-6660 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-6660 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2018-6660 could allow an attacker to bypass file extension restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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