CVE-2020-7251 ESConfig Tool able to edit configuration for newer version
Local attackers can disable security features by using an older configuration tool, bypassing endpoint protection controls.
- 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-2020-7251?
CVE-2020-7251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in McAfee, LLC Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS), published on 14 Feb 2020. 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
Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Endpoint Security.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in McAfee, LLC Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS)
- CVE-2020-7319 Improper Access Control Vulnerability in ENS for Windows
- CVE-2020-7264 Privilege Escalation vulnerability through symbolic links in ENS for Windows
- CVE-2020-7265 Privilege Escalation vulnerability through symbolic links in ENSM
- CVE-2019-3582 McAfee Endpoint Security updates fix a privilege escalation vulnerability
- CVE-2020-7257 Privilege Escalation vulnerability through Symbolic links in ENS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qr7-8ch4-q94w.