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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-7261
CVE-2020-7261:
Trellix Endpoint Security Agent vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability (CVE-2020-7261) was discovered in the AMSI component of McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) versions prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update. The vulnerability was initially recorded on January 21, 2020, affecting McAfee's endpoint security software (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Buffer Overflow condition that can be triggered via Environment Variables in the AMSI component of McAfee Endpoint Security. The issue allows for manipulation through carefully crafted user input (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability enables local users to disable McAfee Endpoint Security, potentially leaving the system without proper security protection (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
McAfee has addressed this vulnerability in the February 2020 Update of Endpoint Security version 10.7.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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