CVE-2019-3648 Implicit loading of DLLs
Administrators can execute arbitrary code by placing malicious files in protected locations due to implicit DLL loading in McAfee Total Protection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-3648?
CVE-2019-3648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in McAfee,LLC McAfee Total Protection, published on 13 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3648?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mcafee Anti-Virus Plus, Mcafee Internet Security, Mcafee Total Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3648?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3648 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-3648 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3648 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in McAfee,LLC McAfee Total Protection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jg35-9g6q-f79j.