First published: Mon Jun 20 2022(Updated: )
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local attacker to perform a sideloading attack by using a specific file name. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code as there were insufficient checks on the executable being signed by McAfee.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com trellixpsirt@trellix.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool | <10.4.128 |
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CVE-2022-1824 is an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128.
CVE-2022-1824 allows a local attacker to perform a sideloading attack by using a specific file name, potentially leading to elevated permissions and the execution of arbitrary code.
CVE-2022-1824 has a severity score of 8.2 (high).
To fix CVE-2022-1824, update McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool to version 10.4.128 or higher.
You can find more information about CVE-2022-1824 on the official McAfee website: [https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103318&page=shell&shell=article-view](https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103318&page=shell&shell=article-view).