CVE-2021-31839: Incorrect permissions on McAfee Agent for Windows event folder

Published Jun 10, 2021
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Updated

Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder. This allows a local user to either add false events or remove events from the event logs prior to them being sent to the ePO server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Agent Windows>=5.0.0<5.7.3

Event History

Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this McAfee Agent for Windows vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this McAfee Agent for Windows vulnerability is CVE-2021-31839.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.3 allows a local user to modify event information in the MA event folder.'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31839?

The severity of CVE-2021-31839 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

4

How does CVE-2021-31839 affect McAfee Agent for Windows?

CVE-2021-31839 affects McAfee Agent for Windows prior to version 5.7.3.

5

How can this vulnerability be fixed?

To fix this vulnerability, update McAfee Agent for Windows to version 5.7.3 or later.

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