CVE-2022-2330: XXE vulnerability in DLP Endpoint for Windows

Published Aug 30, 2022
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Updated

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in DLP Endpoint for Windows prior to 11.9.100 allows a remote attacker to cause the DLP Agent to access a local service that the attacker wouldn't usually have access to via a carefully constructed XML file, which the DLP Agent doesn't parse correctly.

Affected Software

4 affected components
McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint<11.6.600.212
McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint>=11.9.0<11.9.100
Microsoft Windows
McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint<11.9.100

Event History

Aug 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2330?

CVE-2022-2330 refers to an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint for Windows prior to version 11.9.100.

2

How does CVE-2022-2330 affect the DLP Endpoint for Windows?

CVE-2022-2330 allows a remote attacker to cause the DLP Agent to access a local service that the attacker wouldn't usually have access to via a carefully constructed XML file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2330?

CVE-2022-2330 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

4

How can I fix the CVE-2022-2330 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-2330 vulnerability, it is recommended to update McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint to version 11.9.100 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2330?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2330 on the McAfee Knowledge Center at the following link: [McAfee Knowledge Center - CVE-2022-2330](https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10386)

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