CVE-2020-7331: Unquoted service executable path in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )
Unquoted service executable path in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) prior to 10.7.0 November 2020 Update allows local users to cause a denial of service and malicious file execution via carefully crafted and named executable files.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com trellixpsirt@trellix.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | <10.6.1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7331?
CVE-2020-7331 is a vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) prior to 10.7.0 November 2020 Update that allows local users to cause a denial of service and execute malicious files.
How does CVE-2020-7331 affect McAfee Endpoint Security?
CVE-2020-7331 affects McAfee Endpoint Security versions prior to 10.7.0 November 2020 Update.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7331?
CVE-2020-7331 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can local users exploit CVE-2020-7331?
Local users can exploit CVE-2020-7331 by crafting and naming executable files in a specific way to cause a denial of service and execute malicious files.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-7331 in McAfee Endpoint Security?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-7331 is available in McAfee Endpoint Security 10.7.0 November 2020 Update.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/title
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee endpoint security