PT-2019-3397 · Mcafee · Mcafee Agent

Published 2019-07-07 · Updated 2020-08-24 · CVE-2019-3592

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions McAfee Agent versions prior to 5.6.1 HF3

Description The issue is related to a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes. This can be achieved by manipulating the McAfee Agent directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the directory. The vulnerability is associated with insufficient access control in the McAfee Agent software, which can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 5.6.1 HF3, update to version 5.6.1 HF3 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2019-03547

CVE-2019-3592

Affected Products

Mcafee Agent

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3592 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2019-03547 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-3592 · Vendor Advisory
• https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2019-3592 · Note
• https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10288 · Note