CVE-2020-7299: Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in McAfee True Key Windows Client
First published: Fri Sep 04 2020(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.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee True Key | <6.2.109.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7299?
To fix CVE-2020-7299, upgrade McAfee True Key to version 6.2.109.2 or later.
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.
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.
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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