Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects older McAfee Total Protection Free Antivirus Trial on Windows. An attacker who already has administrator-level access could place a malicious folder so a later user-triggered action loads attacker-controlled code. This is not described as internet-routable or actively exploited, but it matters on unmanaged or stale endpoints. Exposure is limited to Microsoft Windows clients running McAfee Total Protection Free Antivirus Trial 16.0.R18 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other McAfee products, server platforms, or enterprise editions as affected. Treat this as a moderate endpoint hygiene issue. It is not supported by sources as actively exploited or remotely exploitable, but affected trial software on managed endpoints should be removed or updated because it can worsen impact after local compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for affected McAfee Total Protection Free Antivirus Trial versions.; Review the McAfee FAQ or vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.; Upgrade, replace, or remove affected trial installations according to vendor guidance..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L1.15.3Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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6.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
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OWASP Top Ten 2007 Category A3 - Malicious File Execution
OWASP Top Ten 2007 Category A3 - Malicious File Execution represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.