CVE-2020-7286: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in EDR for Windows

Published May 8, 2020
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Updated

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Exploit Detection and Response (EDR) for Windows prior to 3.1.0 Hotfix 1 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.

Affected Software

2 affected components
McAfee Endpoint Detection And Response<=3.1.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7286?

CVE-2020-7286 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-7286?

To fix CVE-2020-7286, upgrade McAfee Endpoint Detection and Response to version 3.1.0 Hotfix 1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2020-7286 affect?

CVE-2020-7286 affects McAfee Endpoint Detection and Response versions prior to 3.1.0 Hotfix 1, specifically on Windows systems.

4

Can CVE-2020-7286 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-7286 requires local access to exploit, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-7286?

Exploiting CVE-2020-7286 may allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions that exceed the privileges of the local user.

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