CVE-2020-7298: Total Protection (MTP) - Unexpected behavior violation
Published Aug 5, 2020
·Updated
Unexpected behavior violation in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to turn off real time scanning via a specially crafted object making a specific function call.
Affected Software
1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection<16.0.r26
Event History
Aug 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-7298.
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What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Unexpected behavior violation in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users ...'
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-7298?
The severity of CVE-2020-7298 is high (8.4).
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How can local users turn off real-time scanning in McAfee Total Protection?
Local users can turn off real-time scanning in McAfee Total Protection by crafting a specially crafted object and making a specific function call.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7298?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-7298 on the McAfee ServicePortal website at https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS103062.