CVE-2019-3637: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in FRP 5.x earlier than 5.1.0.209

Published Aug 14, 2019
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Updated

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x prior to 5.1.0.209 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee File and Removable Media Protection>=5.0.0<5.1.0.209

Event History

Aug 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3637?

CVE-2019-3637 has been classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3637?

To remediate CVE-2019-3637, update McAfee FRP to version 5.1.0.209 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-3637?

CVE-2019-3637 affects users of McAfee FRP versions prior to 5.1.0.209.

4

What causes CVE-2019-3637?

CVE-2019-3637 is caused by the ability for local users to run McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2019-3637 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2019-3637 is not a remote exploitation vulnerability; it requires local access to the system.

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