CVE-2020-7274: ENS elevated permissions vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McTray.exe in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows Prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 Update allows local users to spawn unrelated processes with elevated privileges via the system administrator granting McTray.exe elevated privileges (by default it runs with the current user's privileges).
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 CVE-2020-7274?
CVE-2020-7274 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McTray.exe in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 Update.
How does CVE-2020-7274 affect McAfee Endpoint Security?
CVE-2020-7274 allows local users to spawn unrelated processes with elevated privileges via the system administrator granting McTray.exe elevated privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7274?
The severity of CVE-2020-7274 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of McAfee Endpoint Security are affected by CVE-2020-7274?
McAfee Endpoint Security versions 10.5.0 to 10.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7274.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7274?
To fix CVE-2020-7274, update McAfee Endpoint Security to version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update or later.
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