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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-7259
CVE-2020-7259:
Trellix Endpoint Security Agent vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Privilege/Trust vulnerability was identified in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) versions prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-7259, was discovered and assigned on January 21, 2020. The vulnerability affects the file handling component of McAfee ENS and could potentially allow local users to bypass security protections (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the file handling component of McAfee Endpoint Security. It can be triggered through carefully crafted input files that could lead to security protection bypass (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow local users to bypass local security protection mechanisms in McAfee Endpoint Security (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
McAfee has addressed this vulnerability in the February 2020 Update of McAfee Endpoint Security version 10.7.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (McAfee Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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