CVE-2019-3613: DLL search order hijacking in MA

Published Jun 10, 2020
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Updated

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.

Affected Software

3 affected components
McAfee Agent>=5.0.0<5.0.6
McAfee Agent>=5.5.0<5.5.4
McAfee Agent>=5.6.0<5.6.4

Event History

Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3613?

CVE-2019-3613 is a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4.

2

How does CVE-2019-3613 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?

CVE-2019-3613 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code from a compromised folder.

3

Which versions of McAfee Agent (MA) are affected by CVE-2019-3613?

McAfee Agent (MA) versions prior to 5.6.4 are affected by CVE-2019-3613.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3613?

CVE-2019-3613 has a severity rating of 7.3 (High).

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-3613?

To fix CVE-2019-3613, upgrade McAfee Agent (MA) to version 5.6.4 or a later version.

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