CVE-2022-1256: Improper Privilege Management in McAfee Agent for Windows
First published: Thu Apr 14 2022(Updated: )
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality. Temporary file actions were performed on the local user's %TEMP% directory with System privileges through manipulation of symbolic links.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Agent | <5.7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1256?
CVE-2022-1256 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to version 5.7.6.
How does CVE-2022-1256 impact users?
CVE-2022-1256 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality in MA for Windows.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1256?
CVE-2022-1256 has a severity value of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1256?
CVE-2022-1256 affects MA for Windows versions prior to 5.7.6.
How can CVE-2022-1256 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-1256, users should update to version 5.7.6 or later of MA for Windows.
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