What is the severity of CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?

To remediate CVE-2020-7316, upgrade McAfee File and Removable Media Protection to version 5.3.0 or later.

Which versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection are affected by CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 affects all versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection prior to version 5.3.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 is an unquoted service path vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized code execution.

Who can exploit CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 can be exploited by local users with access to compromised folders, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-7316

high

7.8

CWE

428

7/10/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7316: File and Removable Media Protection update fixes one vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 07 2020(Updated: )

Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee File and Removable Media Protection	<5.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?
To remediate CVE-2020-7316, upgrade McAfee File and Removable Media Protection to version 5.3.0 or later.
Which versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection are affected by CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 affects all versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection prior to version 5.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 is an unquoted service path vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 can be exploited by local users with access to compromised folders, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?
To remediate CVE-2020-7316, upgrade McAfee File and Removable Media Protection to version 5.3.0 or later.
Which versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection are affected by CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 affects all versions of McAfee File and Removable Media Protection prior to version 5.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 is an unquoted service path vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 can be exploited by local users with access to compromised folders, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.