CVE-2020-7259 Unsigned executable vulnerability in ENS can be used to bypass intended self-protection rules

Medium 6.6 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass McAfee Endpoint Security self-protection rules by exploiting an unsigned executable vulnerability.

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-2020-7259?

CVE-2020-7259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS), published on 15 Apr 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

Exploitation of Privilege/Trust vulnerability in file in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to bypass local security protection via a carefully crafted input file

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee Endpoint Security.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-7259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4p9w-fg69-wcvg.

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