What is CVE-2021-31853?

CVE-2021-31853 is a DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to version 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) that allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.

How does CVE-2021-31853 affect McAfee Drive Encryption?

CVE-2021-31853 affects McAfee Drive Encryption versions prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183), allowing local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31853?

CVE-2021-31853 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

How can I fix CVE-2021-31853 in McAfee Drive Encryption?

To fix CVE-2021-31853, update McAfee Drive Encryption to version 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31853?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-31853 on the McAfee Knowledge Center website: https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10374

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-31853

high

7.8

CWE

427

10/11/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-31853: MDE DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com trellixpsirt@trellix.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee Drive Encryption	>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
McAfee Drive Encryption	=7.3.0
McAfee Drive Encryption	=7.3.0-hotfix1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31853?
CVE-2021-31853 is a DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to version 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) that allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.
How does CVE-2021-31853 affect McAfee Drive Encryption?
CVE-2021-31853 affects McAfee Drive Encryption versions prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183), allowing local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31853?
CVE-2021-31853 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2021-31853 in McAfee Drive Encryption?
To fix CVE-2021-31853, update McAfee Drive Encryption to version 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31853?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-31853 on the McAfee Knowledge Center website: https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10374

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