CVE-2018-6755 True Key (TK) Windows Client - Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code due to weak directory permissions in the McAfee True Key Windows client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6755?
CVE-2018-6755 is a high-severity vulnerability in McAfee True Key, published on 6 Dec 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
Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6755?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee True Key.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6755 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-6755 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6755 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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-2018-6661 TS102801 True Key DLL Side-Loading vulnerability
- CVE-2018-6682 True Key (TK) - Cross Site Scripting Exposure
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxqx-rm6p-5mv3.