CVE-2020-7337
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-7337 was discovered in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) versions prior to 8.8 Patch 16. The vulnerability is classified as an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource issue that affects the software's integration with Windows Defender Application Control (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from VSE not correctly integrating with Windows Defender Application Control, specifically in relation to Code Integrity checks. This security flaw was assigned on January 21, 2020, and affects the core security functionality of the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software (CVE Mitre).

Impact

The vulnerability allows local administrators to bypass local security protection mechanisms through careful manipulation of the Code Integrity checks (CVE Mitre).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local administrator access to exploit, indicating a somewhat limited attack surface but potentially serious consequences for affected systems (CVE Mitre).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8 Patch 16. Users of affected versions should upgrade to this patched version to mitigate the security risk (CVE Mitre).

Additional resources


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