What is the severity of CVE-2020-7273?

The severity of CVE-2020-7273 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

Which McAfee Endpoint Security versions are affected by CVE-2020-7273?

McAfee Endpoint Security versions 10.5.0, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5, and 10.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7273.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-7273?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-7273 is available in McAfee Endpoint Security version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-7273

medium

6.7

CWE

269

14/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7273: Autorun registry bypass

First published: Tue Apr 14 2020(Updated: )

Accessing functionality not properly constrained by ACLs vulnerability in the autorun start-up protection in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows Prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 Update allows local users to delete or rename programs in the autorun key via manipulation of some parameters.

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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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7273?
CVE-2020-7273 is a vulnerability in the autorun start-up protection in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7273?
The severity of CVE-2020-7273 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which McAfee Endpoint Security versions are affected by CVE-2020-7273?
McAfee Endpoint Security versions 10.5.0, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5, and 10.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7273.
How does CVE-2020-7273 impact local users?
CVE-2020-7273 allows local users to delete or rename programs in the autorun key via manipulation of some parameters.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-7273?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-7273 is available in McAfee Endpoint Security version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update.

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