ZDI-CAN-11575: McAfee Total Protection Junction Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of McAfee Total Protection. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of junctions. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the product to overwrite the contents of a chosen file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Total Protection

Event History

Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:55 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11575?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-11575 is categorized as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11575?

To fix ZDI-CAN-11575, users should ensure that they are using the latest version of McAfee Total Protection by applying all available updates.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-11575?

ZDI-CAN-11575 affects installations of McAfee Total Protection where local attackers can exploit the vulnerability.

4

What type of attacks can leverage ZDI-CAN-11575?

ZDI-CAN-11575 can be exploited by local attackers who already have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the system.

5

What is the nature of the flaw in ZDI-CAN-11575?

The specific flaw in ZDI-CAN-11575 exists within the privilege management of McAfee Total Protection, allowing escalation of privileges.

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