PT-2020-19512 · Mcafee · Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise

Published 2020-05-08 · Updated 2020-05-18 · CVE-2020-7266

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) for Windows versions prior to 8.8 Patch 14 Hotfix 116778

Description The issue allows local users to delete files they would otherwise not have access to by manipulating symbolic links. This manipulation redirects a McAfee delete action to an unintended file, which can be achieved by running a malicious script or program on the target machine.

Recommendations For McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) for Windows versions prior to 8.8 Patch 14 Hotfix 116778, update to version 8.8 Patch 14 Hotfix 116778 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive files and directories to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-274

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-7266

Affected Products

Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7266 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-7266 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/3671 · Telegram Post
• https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10316 · Note