CVE-2021-31836: Improper Privilege Management in MA for Windows
Improper privilege management vulnerability in maconfig for McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.4 allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information. The utility was able to be run from any location on the file system and by a low privileged user.
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What is CVE-2021-31836?
CVE-2021-31836 is an improper privilege management vulnerability in maconfig for McAfee Agent for Windows prior to version 5.7.4.
How does CVE-2021-31836 affect the system?
CVE-2021-31836 allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31836?
The severity of CVE-2021-31836 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
How can I fix CVE-2021-31836?
To fix CVE-2021-31836, update maconfig for McAfee Agent for Windows to version 5.7.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31836?
More information about CVE-2021-31836 can be found at the following link: [link](https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10369)