CVE-2021-23880: Improper Access Control in the ENS installer
First published: Wed Feb 10 2021(Updated: )
Improper Access Control in attribute in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows authenticated local administrator user to perform an uninstallation of the anti-malware engine via the running of a specific command with the correct parameters.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com trellixpsirt@trellix.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Endpoint Security | <10.7.0 |
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-2021-23880?
CVE-2021-23880 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated local administrator user to uninstall the anti-malware engine in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to version 10.7.0.
How does CVE-2021-23880 impact McAfee Endpoint Security?
CVE-2021-23880 allows an authenticated local administrator user to uninstall the anti-malware engine in McAfee Endpoint Security.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23880?
CVE-2021-23880 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.4.
How can I fix CVE-2021-23880?
To fix CVE-2021-23880, update McAfee Endpoint Security to version 10.7.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23880?
More information about CVE-2021-23880 can be found at the following link: [McAfee Security Bulletin SB10345](https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10345)
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/title
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee endpoint security