CVE-2019-3592 MA for Windows update addresses weak directory permissions
Local administrators can escalate privileges or cause denial of service by manipulating directory permissions and placing malicious files in the McAfee Agent directory.
- 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-2019-3592?
CVE-2019-3592 is a high-severity vulnerability in McAfee, LLC McAfee Agent (MA), published on 18 Jul 2019. 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
Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3592?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Agent.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3592?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3592 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-3592 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3592 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3v6v-w2x6-55vq.