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