CVE-2021-31841

DLL side loading vulnerability in MA for Windows

Published Sep 22, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A DLL sideloading vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.4 could allow a local user to perform a DLL sideloading attack with an unsigned DLL with a specific name and in a specific location. This would result in the user gaining elevated permissions and the ability to execute arbitrary code as the system user, through not checking the DLL signature.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-18716 A DLL sideloading vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.4 could allow a local user to perform a DLL sideloading attack with an unsigned DLL with a specific name and in a specific location. This would result in the user gaining elevated permissions and the ability to execute arbitrary code as the system user, through not checking the DLL signature.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
trellix
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 11:10 PM
Reserved
Apr 27, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 22, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:52 AM