CVE-2020-7289: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in MAR for Windows

Published May 8, 2020
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Updated

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Windows prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.

Affected Software

3 affected components
McAfee Active Response<2.4.3
McAfee Active Response=2.4.3
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7289?

CVE-2020-7289 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Windows prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7289?

CVE-2020-7289 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2020-7289 work?

CVE-2020-7289 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-7289?

CVE-2020-7289 affects McAfee Active Response for Windows prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-7289?

To fix CVE-2020-7289, update McAfee Active Response for Windows to version 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 or later.

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