CVE-2021-31833: High severity trellix application and change control vulnerability
Potential product security bypass vulnerability in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to version 8.3.4 allows a locally logged in attacker to circumvent the application solidification protection provided by MACC, permitting them to run applications that would usually be prevented by MACC. This would require the attacker to rename the specified binary to match name of any configured updater and perform a specific set of steps, resulting in the renamed binary to be to run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) vulnerability is CVE-2021-31833.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31833?
The severity of CVE-2021-31833 is high with a score of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-31833?
The affected software for CVE-2021-31833 is McAfee Application and Change Control prior to version 8.3.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-31833?
CVE-2021-31833 allows a locally logged in attacker to circumvent the application solidification protection provided by McAfee Application and Change Control, permitting them to run applications that would usually be prevented.
How can I fix CVE-2021-31833?
To fix CVE-2021-31833, update McAfee Application and Change Control to version 8.3.4 or later.