CVE-2018-6690: McAfee Application Control (MAC) - Whitelist bypass using a hard drive solidified by MACC

Published Sep 18, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
McAfee Application Change Control<=7.0.2
McAfee Application Change Control=8.0.0
McAfee Application Change Control=8.0.0-hotfix1
McAfee Application Change Control=8.0.0-hotfix2
McAfee Application Change Control=8.0.0-hotfix3
McAfee Application Change Control=8.0.0-hotfix4
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6690?

CVE-2018-6690 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6690?

To fix CVE-2018-6690, upgrade to McAfee Application and Change Control version 8.0.0 Hotfix 5 or later.

3

What versions of McAfee Application and Change Control are affected by CVE-2018-6690?

CVE-2018-6690 affects versions 7.0.2 and earlier, as well as 8.0.0 through Hotfix 4.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2018-6690 enable?

CVE-2018-6690 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code via unauthorized file transfers by authenticated users.

5

Is Microsoft Windows itself vulnerable in the context of CVE-2018-6690?

Microsoft Windows is not directly vulnerable in the context of CVE-2018-6690; the vulnerability lies within McAfee Application and Change Control.

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