CVE-2020-7278: McAfee firewall rules not enforced correctly

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

Exploiting incorrectly configured access control security levels vulnerability in ENS Firewall in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 and 10.6.1 April 2020 updates allows remote attackers and local users to allow or block unauthorized traffic via pre-existing rules not being handled correctly when updating to the February 2020 updates.

Affected Software

7 affected components
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.0
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.1
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.2
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.3
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.4
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.5.5
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows=10.6.0

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7278?

CVE-2020-7278 is a vulnerability in ENS Firewall in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 and 10.6.1 April 2020 updates.

2

How does CVE-2020-7278 affect McAfee Endpoint Security?

CVE-2020-7278 allows remote attackers and local users to allow or block unauthorized traffic via pre-existing rules.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7278?

The severity of CVE-2020-7278 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

Which versions of McAfee Endpoint Security are affected by CVE-2020-7278?

McAfee Endpoint Security versions 10.5.0 to 10.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7278.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-7278?

To fix CVE-2020-7278, update McAfee Endpoint Security to version 10.7.0 April 2020 or 10.6.1 April 2020 updates.

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