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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-7252
CVE-2020-7252:
Trellix Data Exchange Layer vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-7252 was discovered in McAfee Data eXchange Layer (DXL) Framework 6.0.0 and earlier versions. The vulnerability specifically involves an unquoted service executable path in DXL Broker, which could potentially be exploited by local users (NVD CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from an unquoted service executable path in the DXL Broker component. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the path to an executable contains spaces and is not properly quoted, potentially allowing for unintended code execution (NVD CVE).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow local users to cause unspecified effects through unknown vectors, potentially compromising system security (NVD CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than McAfee Data eXchange Layer (DXL) Framework 6.0.0. Specific patch information can be found in McAfee's security bulletin (McAfee Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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