CVE-2019-3592

MA for Windows update addresses weak directory permissions

Published Jul 18, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-13227 Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
trellix
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 7:12 PM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 18, 2019, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:35 AM