CVE-2019-3617: Privilege escalation in ToPS for Mac
Published Jun 10, 2020
·Updated
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (ToPS) for Mac OS prior to 4.6 allows local users to gain root privileges via incorrect protection of temporary files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection Mac Os<4.6
Event History
Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3617?
The severity of CVE-2019-3617 is high, with a severity value of 8.2.
2
How does CVE-2019-3617 impact McAfee Total Protection for Mac OS?
CVE-2019-3617 allows local users to gain root privileges in McAfee Total Protection for Mac OS prior to version 4.6.
3
What is the affected version of McAfee Total Protection for Mac OS in CVE-2019-3617?
McAfee Total Protection for Mac OS prior to version 4.6 is affected by CVE-2019-3617.
4
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-3617?
Yes, updating McAfee Total Protection to version 4.6 or above will fix the vulnerability.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3617?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-3617 on the McAfee support website: http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS103052