CVE-2021-23891: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP)
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by impersonating a client token which could lead to the bypassing of MTP self-defense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-23891.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23891?
The severity of CVE-2021-23891 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the description of CVE-2021-23891?
CVE-2021-23891 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to version 16.0.32 that allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by impersonating a client token, potentially bypassing MTP self-defense.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23891?
CVE-2021-23891 affects McAfee Total Protection versions prior to 16.0.32.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-23891 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-23891 vulnerability, it is recommended to update McAfee Total Protection to version 16.0.32 or later.