CVE-2021-31845: Remote Code Execution in McAfee DLP Discover
A buffer overflow vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Discover prior to 11.6.100 allows an attacker in the same network as the DLP Discover to execute arbitrary code through placing carefully constructed Ami Pro (.sam) files onto a machine and having DLP Discover scan it, leading to remote code execution with elevated privileges. This is caused by the destination buffer being of fixed size and incorrect checks being made on the source size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31845?
CVE-2021-31845 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Discover prior to version 11.6.100.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31845?
The severity of CVE-2021-31845 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.3.
How does CVE-2021-31845 work?
CVE-2021-31845 allows an attacker in the same network as the DLP Discover to execute arbitrary code by placing carefully constructed Ami Pro (.sam) files onto a machine and having DLP Discover scan them.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-31845?
The vulnerability affects McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Discover versions prior to 11.6.100.
How can I fix CVE-2021-31845?
To fix CVE-2021-31845, users should update McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Discover to version 11.6.100 or higher.