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

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

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6707

high

CWE

400

13/12/2018

5/8/2024

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

First published: Thu Dec 13 2018(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.

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

upgrade to McAfee Agent 5.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6707?
The severity level of CVE-2018-6707 is high.
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.
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.
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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