Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-7299 affects McAfee True Key for Windows before 6.2.109.2. A local administrator, in specific conditions, could expose another local user's stored passwords by causing a process dump. This is mainly a confidentiality risk on shared or multi-user Windows systems.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted confidentiality issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize shared Windows endpoints and privileged-user workstations because exposed password-manager data can increase downstream business impact.
Technical view
The issue is cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory, classified as CWE-522. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.0 with local attack vector, high complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running McAfee True Key 6.x before 6.2.109.2, especially shared machines where multiple users use True Key and local administrators exist.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation requires local administrative privileges and specific conditions involving a process dump, so broad remote compromise is not indicated.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports a local, high-privilege memory exposure in McAfee True Key Windows client 6.x before 6.2.109.2. No integrity or availability impact is claimed. The bundle does not provide exploit details or confirm exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade McAfee True Key Windows client to 6.2.109.2 or later.
- Review McAfee vendor guidance for any additional remediation details.
- Restrict local administrator privileges on shared Windows systems.
- Avoid shared workstation use for sensitive password-manager profiles where possible.
- Monitor endpoint tooling for unexpected process dump activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints with McAfee True Key installed.
- Confirm installed True Key versions are 6.2.109.2 or later.
- Identify shared Windows systems with multiple True Key users.
- Review local administrator group membership on affected endpoints.
- Check EDR logs for unusual process dump activity involving True Key.
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CWE-522: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N0.64Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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- https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/oracle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/s55728c97_466d_4ddb_952d_05484ea932c6/Page29.jspx?wc.contextURL=%2Fspaces%2Fcp&articleId=TS103066&_afrLoop=1258314779734827&leftWidth=0%25&showFooter=false&showHeader=false&rightWidth=0%25¢erWidth=100%25CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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