CVE-2020-7299: Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in McAfee True Key Windows Client

Published Sep 4, 2020
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Updated

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) prior to 6.2.109.2 allows a local user logged in with administrative privileges to access to another user’s passwords on the same machine via triggering a process dump in specific situations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee True Key Windows<6.2.109.2

Event History

Sep 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7299?

CVE-2020-7299 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-7299?

To fix CVE-2020-7299, upgrade McAfee True Key to version 6.2.109.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-7299?

CVE-2020-7299 affects McAfee True Key prior to version 6.2.109.2 on Windows operating systems.

4

Can a non-administrative user exploit CVE-2020-7299?

No, only users with administrative privileges can exploit CVE-2020-7299 to access other users' passwords.

5

What type of information is exposed in CVE-2020-7299?

CVE-2020-7299 exposes sensitive information, specifically user passwords stored in memory.

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