CVE-2021-23872: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP)
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23872?
CVE-2021-23872 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to version 16.0.32.
How does CVE-2021-23872 affect McAfee Total Protection?
CVE-2021-23872 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface of McAfee Total Protection.
How can CVE-2021-23872 be exploited?
An attacker needs local access to the system to exploit CVE-2021-23872 by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23872?
CVE-2021-23872 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2021-23872?
To fix CVE-2021-23872, users should update McAfee Total Protection to version 16.0.32 or later.