What is the severity of CVE-2018-6755?

CVE-2018-6755 has a critical severity rating, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?

To fix CVE-2018-6755, update McAfee True Key to version 5.1.230.8 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6755?

CVE-2018-6755 affects local users of McAfee True Key versions 5.1.230.7 and earlier.

What can attackers do with CVE-2018-6755?

Attackers can leverage CVE-2018-6755 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Is Microsoft Windows directly affected by CVE-2018-6755?

Microsoft Windows itself is not directly affected by CVE-2018-6755, but it allows the exploitation of McAfee True Key.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6755

high

7.8

CWE

732

6/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6755: True Key (TK) Windows Client - Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability

First published: Thu Dec 06 2018(Updated: )

Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mcafee True Key	<=5.1.230.7
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6755?
CVE-2018-6755 has a critical severity rating, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?
To fix CVE-2018-6755, update McAfee True Key to version 5.1.230.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6755?
CVE-2018-6755 affects local users of McAfee True Key versions 5.1.230.7 and earlier.
What can attackers do with CVE-2018-6755?
Attackers can leverage CVE-2018-6755 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is Microsoft Windows directly affected by CVE-2018-6755?
Microsoft Windows itself is not directly affected by CVE-2018-6755, but it allows the exploitation of McAfee True Key.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6755?
CVE-2018-6755 has a critical severity rating, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?
To fix CVE-2018-6755, update McAfee True Key to version 5.1.230.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6755?
CVE-2018-6755 affects local users of McAfee True Key versions 5.1.230.7 and earlier.
What can attackers do with CVE-2018-6755?
Attackers can leverage CVE-2018-6755 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is Microsoft Windows directly affected by CVE-2018-6755?
Microsoft Windows itself is not directly affected by CVE-2018-6755, but it allows the exploitation of McAfee True Key.