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

Published Nov 10, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mcafee Drive Encryption>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Mcafee Drive Encryption=7.3.0
Mcafee Drive Encryption=7.3.0-hotfix1

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31853?

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

4

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.

5

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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