CVE-2022-43751
First published: Tue Nov 22 2022(Updated: )
McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.49 contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability due to the use of a variable pointing to a subdirectory that may be controllable by an unprivileged user. This may have allowed the unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Total Protection | <16.0.49 | |
| <16.0.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43751.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43751?
The severity of CVE-2022-43751 is high (7.8).
What software is affected by CVE-2022-43751?
McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.49 is affected by CVE-2022-43751.
How does CVE-2022-43751 impact the affected software?
CVE-2022-43751 allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with system privileges due to an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-43751?
Yes, upgrading to McAfee Total Protection version 16.0.49 or later will fix CVE-2022-43751.
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