CVE-2019-3588: Using VSE to bypass Windows Credentials on Lock screen

Published Jun 10, 2020
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Updated

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 prior to Patch 14 may allow unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.

Affected Software

14 affected components
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch1
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch10
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch11
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch12
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch13
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch2
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch3
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch4
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch5
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch6
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch7
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch8
McAfee Virusscan Enterprise Windows=8.8-patch9

Event History

Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:47 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3588?

CVE-2019-3588 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthorized users to bypass user privilege restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3588?

To fix CVE-2019-3588, you should update McAfee VirusScan Enterprise to version 8.8 Patch 14 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-3588?

CVE-2019-3588 affects McAfee VirusScan Enterprise version 8.8 prior to Patch 14.

4

Can CVE-2019-3588 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-3588 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the machine.

5

What effect does CVE-2019-3588 have on the system?

CVE-2019-3588 allows unauthorized interaction with the On-Access Scan Messages during a locked Windows login screen.

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