CVE-2018-6661 TS102801 True Key DLL Side-Loading vulnerability
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting a DLL side-loading vulnerability in McAfee True Key due to missing signature verification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6661?
CVE-2018-6661 is a high-severity vulnerability in McAfee True Key, published on 2 Apr 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6661?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee True Key.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6661?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6661 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-6661 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6661 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in McAfee True Key
- CVE-2018-6756 True Key (TK) Windows Client - Authentication Abuse vulnerability
- CVE-2018-6757 True Key (TK) Windows Client - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
- CVE-2018-6700 True Key (TK) - DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability
- CVE-2018-6755 True Key (TK) Windows Client - Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability
- CVE-2018-6682 True Key (TK) - Cross Site Scripting Exposure
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr9p-522h-f7f2.