CVE-2023-24577: Medium severity mcafee total protection vulnerability
Published Mar 13, 2023
·Updated
McAfee Total Protection prior to 16.0.50 allows attackers to elevate user privileges due to Improper Link Resolution via registry keys. This could enable a user with lower privileges to execute unauthorized tasks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection<16.0.50
Event History
Mar 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-24577?
CVE-2023-24577 is a vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection that allows attackers to elevate user privileges.
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How does CVE-2023-24577 work?
CVE-2023-24577 works by exploiting improper link resolution via registry keys, allowing a user with lower privileges to execute unauthorized tasks.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24577?
CVE-2023-24577 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.5.
4
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-24577?
McAfee Total Protection versions up to 16.0.50 are affected by CVE-2023-24577.
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How can I fix CVE-2023-24577?
To fix CVE-2023-24577, you should update McAfee Total Protection to version 16.0.50 or higher.