CVE-2018-6707: McAfee Agent Insecure usage of temporary files vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2018
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Updated

Denial of Service through Resource Depletion vulnerability in the agent in non-Windows McAfee Agent (MA) 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows local users to cause DoS, unexpected behavior, or potentially unauthorized code execution via knowledge of the internal trust mechanism.

Affected Software

3 affected components
McAfee Agent>=5.0.0<=5.0.6
McAfee Agent=5.5.0
McAfee Agent=5.5.1

Remediation

Information

upgrade to McAfee Agent 5.6.0

Event History

Dec 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6707?

CVE-2018-6707 is a Denial of Service through Resource Depletion vulnerability in the agent in non-Windows McAfee Agent.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6707?

The severity level of CVE-2018-6707 is high.

3

How does CVE-2018-6707 impact non-Windows McAfee Agent?

CVE-2018-6707 allows local users to cause DoS, unexpected behavior, or potentially unauthorized code execution through the internal trust mechanism.

4

Which versions of non-Windows McAfee Agent are affected by CVE-2018-6707?

CVE-2018-6707 affects non-Windows McAfee Agent versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in non-Windows McAfee Agent?

To mitigate CVE-2018-6707, it is recommended to update non-Windows McAfee Agent to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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