CVE-2020-7330: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial

Published Oct 14, 2020
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Updated

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.176.1 allows local users to schedule tasks which call malicious software to execute with elevated privileges via editing of environment variables

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection<4.0.176.1

Event History

Oct 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection?

The vulnerability ID for the Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection is CVE-2020-7330.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2020-7330 vulnerability?

The impact of CVE-2020-7330 vulnerability is privilege escalation, allowing local users to execute malicious software with elevated privileges.

3

How can I exploit the CVE-2020-7330 vulnerability?

We do not provide information on exploiting vulnerabilities, as it is illegal and unethical. Please ensure you follow responsible and legal cybersecurity practices.

4

How do I check if my McAfee Total Protection is affected by CVE-2020-7330?

You can check if your McAfee Total Protection is affected by CVE-2020-7330 by verifying the version of the software. If it is prior to 4.0.176.1, it is vulnerable.

5

How do I fix the CVE-2020-7330 vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection?

To fix the CVE-2020-7330 vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection, you need to update the software to version 4.0.176.1 or later.

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