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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2019-3588
CVE-2019-3588:
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability was identified in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8's Microsoft Windows client, specifically in the McTray.exe component, affecting versions prior to Patch 14. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2019-3588 and was initially recorded on January 3, 2019 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the McTray.exe component of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8, allowing unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window even when the Windows Login Screen is locked (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized users to access and interact with security-related windows while the system is in a locked state, potentially compromising the system's security posture (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 Patch 14. Users running affected versions should upgrade to this patch or later versions (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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