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CVE-2020-7275:
Trellix Endpoint Security Agent vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability was identified in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-7275, affects the uninstaller component and allows local users to access, modify, or execute arbitrary files through carefully crafted input files (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is related to the uninstaller component of McAfee Endpoint Security and is classified under CWE-428 (Unquoted Search Path or Element) (NVD CNA). The issue was discovered and reported on January 21, 2020, as indicated by the CVE record creation date.
Impact
The vulnerability could allow local users to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted input files, potentially compromising the security of affected systems (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update. 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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