CVE-2021-23873: McAfee Total Protection Directory Junction Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 10 2021(Updated: )
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and perform arbitrary file deletion as the SYSTEM user potentially causing Denial of Service via manipulating Junction link, after enumerating certain files, at a specific time.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Total Protection | <16.0.30 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23873?
CVE-2021-23873 refers to the McAfee Total Protection Directory Junction Denial-of-Service Vulnerability.
How does CVE-2021-23873 impact McAfee Total Protection?
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of McAfee Total Protection.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23873?
The severity of CVE-2021-23873 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can CVE-2021-23873 be exploited?
In order to exploit CVE-2021-23873, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-23873?
To fix CVE-2021-23873, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by McAfee.
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