CVE-2023-24579: Input Validation
Published Mar 13, 2023
·Updated
McAfee Total Protection prior to 16.0.51 allows attackers to trick a victim into uninstalling the application via the command prompt.
Affected Software
1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection<16.0.51
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 the severity of CVE-2023-24579?
The severity of CVE-2023-24579 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
2
How can attackers exploit CVE-2023-24579?
Attackers can trick a victim into uninstalling the McAfee Total Protection application via the command prompt.
3
Which version of McAfee Total Protection is affected by CVE-2023-24579?
McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.51 is affected by CVE-2023-24579.
4
How can I fix CVE-2023-24579?
Update McAfee Total Protection to version 16.0.51 or later to fix CVE-2023-24579.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24579?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-24579 on the McAfee Labs product security bulletins page and the McAfee support page.