CVE-2020-7306: DLP for Mac - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

Published Aug 13, 2020
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Updated

Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac prior to 11.5.2 allows local users to gain access to the ADRMS username and password via unprotected log files containing plain text

Affected Software

3 affected components
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.3.0<11.3.31
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.4.0<11.4.200
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.5.0<11.5.2

Event History

Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7306.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-7306?

The severity level of CVE-2020-7306 is medium (5.2).

3

What is the description of CVE-2020-7306?

CVE-2020-7306 is an Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac prior to 11.5.2 that allows local users to gain access to the ADRMS username and password via unprotected log files containing plain text.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7306?

McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac versions 11.3.0 to 11.3.31, 11.4.0 to 11.4.200, and 11.5.0 to 11.5.2 are affected by CVE-2020-7306.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-7306?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-7306, update McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac to version 11.5.2 or later.

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