CVE-2020-7316 File and Removable Media Protection update fixes one vulnerability
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with higher privileges via an unquoted service path in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-7316?
CVE-2020-7316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in McAfee File & Removable Media Protection (FRP), published on 7 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7316?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee File and Removable Media Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in McAfee File & Removable Media Protection (FRP)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9wx-gcm3-7x2q.