CVE-2020-7257: Privilege Escalation vulnerability through Symbolic links in ENS
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to cause the deletion and creation of files they would not normally have permission to through altering the target of symbolic links whilst an anti-virus scan was in progress. This is timing dependent.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.0 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.1 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.2 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.3 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.4 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.5.5 | |
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | =10.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability is CVE-2020-7257.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows versions 10.5.0 to 10.6.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7257?
The severity of CVE-2020-7257 is high with a CVSS score of 6.3.
How can local users exploit this vulnerability?
Local users can exploit this vulnerability by altering the target of symbolic links during an anti-virus scan, causing the deletion and creation of files they wouldn't normally have permission to.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7257?
To fix CVE-2020-7257, update McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows to version 10.7.0 February 2020 Update or later.
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