CVE-2021-23877: McAfee Total Protection (MTP) - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows trial installer of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.34x may allow a local user to run arbitrary code as the admin user by replacing a specific temporary file created during the installation of the trial version of MTP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23877?
CVE-2021-23877 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows trial installer of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to version 16.0.34_x that may allow a local user to run arbitrary code as the admin user.
How does CVE-2021-23877 affect McAfee Total Protection?
CVE-2021-23877 affects the trial installer of McAfee Total Protection on Windows systems prior to version 16.0.34_x.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23877?
The severity of CVE-2021-23877 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2021-23877?
A local user can exploit CVE-2021-23877 by replacing a specific temporary file created during the installation of the trial version of McAfee Total Protection.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-23877?
Yes, users should update their McAfee Total Protection software to version 16.0.34_x or later to fix the vulnerability.