CVE-2020-7307: DLP for Mac - Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Published Aug 13, 2020
·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 RiskDB username and password via unprotected log files containing plain text credentials.
Affected Software
3 affected components
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.3.0<11.3.28
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.4.0<11.4.200
McAfee Data Loss Prevention>=11.5.0<11.5.3
Event History
Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-7307.
2
What is the affected software?
The affected software is McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac versions prior to 11.5.2.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7307?
The severity of CVE-2020-7307 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.2.
4
How can local users exploit this vulnerability?
Local users can exploit this vulnerability by gaining access to the RiskDB username and password via unprotected log files containing plain text credentials.
5
Is there a fix for this vulnerability?
Yes, McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mac version 11.5.2 or later addresses this vulnerability.