CVE-2020-7323: Authentication Protection Bypass vulnerability in ENS for Windows

Published Sep 9, 2020
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Updated

Authentication Protection Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2020 Update allows physical local users to bypass the Windows lock screen via triggering certain detection events while the computer screen is locked and the McTray.exe is running with elevated privileges. This issue is timing dependent and requires physical access to the machine.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Endpoint Security Windows<10.7.0

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this authentication bypass vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this authentication bypass vulnerability is CVE-2020-7323.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to version 10.7.0.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-7323?

CVE-2020-7323 has a severity of 6.9 (medium severity).

4

How can physical local users bypass the Windows lock screen?

Physical local users can bypass the Windows lock screen by triggering certain detection events while the computer screen is locked and the McTray.exe is running.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-7323?

To fix CVE-2020-7323, update McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows to version 10.7.0 or later.

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