CVE-2020-7290: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in MAR for Linux
First published: Fri May 08 2020(Updated: )
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Linux 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.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Active Response | <2.4.3 | |
| McAfee Active Response | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-7290.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is McAfee Active Response for Linux prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7290?
The severity of CVE-2020-7290 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2020-7290 work?
CVE-2020-7290 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7290?
Update to McAfee Active Response for Linux version 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 or later to fix CVE-2020-7290.
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