How does CVE-2018-6704 affect McAfee Agent?

CVE-2018-6704 allows local users to perform arbitrary command execution through specific conditions in McAfee Agent for Linux versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6704?

CVE-2018-6704 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2018-6704?

To fix CVE-2018-6704, it is recommended to update McAfee Agent for Linux to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6704?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-6704 on the McAfee support website at the following link: [McAfee Support](https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10259)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6704

high

7.8

CWE

377

12/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6704: McAfee Agent for Linux Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2018-6704?

CVE-2018-6704 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Linux version 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1.

First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: )

Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Linux 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows local users to perform arbitrary command execution via specific conditions.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mcafee Agent	>=5.0.0<=5.0.6
Mcafee Agent	=5.5.0
Mcafee Agent	=5.5.1

Remedy

McAfee highly recommends that all customers upgrade to McAfee Agent 5.6.0.

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Reference Links

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10259

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6704?
CVE-2018-6704 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Linux version 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1.
How does CVE-2018-6704 affect McAfee Agent?
CVE-2018-6704 allows local users to perform arbitrary command execution through specific conditions in McAfee Agent for Linux versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6704?
CVE-2018-6704 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-6704?
To fix CVE-2018-6704, it is recommended to update McAfee Agent for Linux to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6704?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6704 on the McAfee support website at the following link: [McAfee Support](https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10259)

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