CVE-2018-6706

McAfee Agent (MA) non-Windows versions incorrect use of temporary file vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Insecure handling of temporary files in non-Windows McAfee Agent 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows an Unprivileged User to introduce custom paths during agent installation in Linux via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

McAfee highly recommends that all customers upgrade to McAfee Agent 5.6.0.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-18453 Insecure handling of temporary files in non-Windows McAfee Agent 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows an Unprivileged User to introduce custom paths during agent installation in Linux via unspecified vectors.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title McAfee Agent (MA) non-Windows versions incorrect use of temporary file vulnerability McAfee Agent (MA) non-Windows versions incorrect use of temporary file vulnerability
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
trellix
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:10 AM
Reserved
Feb 6, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 12, 2018, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:02 AM