CVE-2019-3587: DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2019
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Updated

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Prior to 16.0.18 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
McAfee Total Protection<16.0.18
Microsoft Windows
McAfee Total Protection<16.0.18
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3587?

CVE-2019-3587 is a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) on Microsoft Windows client.

2

How does CVE-2019-3587 affect McAfee Total Protection?

CVE-2019-3587 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder in McAfee Total Protection.

3

What version of McAfee Total Protection is affected by CVE-2019-3587?

CVE-2019-3587 affects McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.18.

4

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-3587?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-3587.

5

How severe is CVE-2019-3587?

CVE-2019-3587 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).

6

How can I fix CVE-2019-3587?

To fix CVE-2019-3587, update McAfee Total Protection to version 16.0.18 or later.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3587?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-3587 on the McAfee support website: (link: http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS102887)

8

What is CWE-426?

CWE-426 is a vulnerability type known as 'Untrusted Search Path.'

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