What is the severity of CVE-2018-6661?

CVE-2018-6661 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6661?

To mitigate CVE-2018-6661, update McAfee True Key to version 4.20.110 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6661?

CVE-2018-6661 affects local users running McAfee True Key versions prior to 4.20.110 on Microsoft Windows.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6661?

CVE-2018-6661 is a DLL side-loading vulnerability that allows for privilege elevation.

Is CVE-2018-6661 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2018-6661 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6661

high

7.8

CWE

426

31/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6661: TS102801 True Key DLL Side-Loading vulnerability

First published: Sat Mar 31 2018(Updated: )

DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mcafee True Key	<=4.20
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102801

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6661?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6661, update McAfee True Key to version 4.20.110 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 affects local users running McAfee True Key versions prior to 4.20.110 on Microsoft Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 is a DLL side-loading vulnerability that allows for privilege elevation.
Is CVE-2018-6661 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2018-6661 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6661?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6661, update McAfee True Key to version 4.20.110 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 affects local users running McAfee True Key versions prior to 4.20.110 on Microsoft Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 is a DLL side-loading vulnerability that allows for privilege elevation.
Is CVE-2018-6661 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2018-6661 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.