Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects McAfee/Intel Security Change Control for Linux. An authenticated user may be able to modify files that should be protected by write-protection rules, weakening a control intended to stop unauthorized changes. The public record does not provide a CVSS score or detailed fix text, so urgency depends on whether affected MCC versions remain deployed.
Executive priority
Prioritize confirmation rather than emergency response. If affected MCC versions are still in production, treat this as a security-control bypass that may undermine file integrity guarantees and require vendor-guided remediation planning.
Technical view
CVE-2013-7461 is a write protection and execution bypass in McAfee Change Control 6.1.0 for Linux and earlier. Under specific conditions, authenticated users can change files covered by write-protection rules. The source bundle does not include CWE, CVSS vector, technical conditions, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running McAfee Change Control 6.1.0 or earlier. Risk is higher where authenticated shell, application, or administrative users can interact with protected file paths and where MCC is relied on for integrity enforcement.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, and the public description only states that specific conditions allow modification of protected files. No exploit procedure is provided in the cited sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE record names affected versions and impact, but omits CVSS, CWE, detailed preconditions, and fix specifics. Do not assume remote exploitation, unauthenticated access, public exploit availability, or a particular patch path from this bundle alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Linux hosts running McAfee Change Control or Intel Security Change Control.
- Identify whether any installation is version 6.1.0 or earlier.
- Review McAfee/Intel advisory SB10054 for vendor-approved upgrade or mitigation guidance.
- Restrict authenticated user access on affected systems until vendor guidance is applied.
- Monitor protected files for unexpected changes on affected hosts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm MCC version and platform on each managed Linux host.
- Review write-protection rule coverage for sensitive application and system files.
- Check change logs for protected-file modifications by authenticated users.
- Verify vendor advisory status and whether remediation has been applied.
- Document any compensating controls for systems that cannot be updated.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10054CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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