What is the severity of CVE-2018-6669?

CVE-2018-6669 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for unauthorized execution of blacklisted files.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6669?

To fix CVE-2018-6669, upgrade McAfee Application Control / Change Control to version 7.0.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6669?

CVE-2018-6669 affects users of McAfee Application Control / Change Control versions 7.0.1 and earlier.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6669?

CVE-2018-6669 is classified as a whitelist bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-6669 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-6669 can be exploited by both remote and local users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6669

high

CWE

425

20/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6669: Bypass Application Control through an ASP.NET form

First published: Thu Dec 20 2018(Updated: )

A whitelist bypass vulnerability in McAfee Application Control / Change Control 7.0.1 and before allows a remote or local user to execute blacklisted files through an ASP.NET form.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mcafee Application Change Control	<=7.0.1

Remedy

Install or update to McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) Application 8.0.0 and MACC ePO extension 8.0.0 or later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for unauthorized execution of blacklisted files.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6669?
To fix CVE-2018-6669, upgrade McAfee Application Control / Change Control to version 7.0.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 affects users of McAfee Application Control / Change Control versions 7.0.1 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 is classified as a whitelist bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-6669 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6669 can be exploited by both remote and local users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for unauthorized execution of blacklisted files.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6669?
To fix CVE-2018-6669, upgrade McAfee Application Control / Change Control to version 7.0.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 affects users of McAfee Application Control / Change Control versions 7.0.1 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6669?
CVE-2018-6669 is classified as a whitelist bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-6669 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6669 can be exploited by both remote and local users.