CVE-2022-1256

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality. Temporary file actions were performed on the local user's %TEMP% directory with System privileges through manipulation of symbolic links.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 03:41

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References (CONFIRM) https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10382 - Vendor Advisory () https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10382 -

27 Jun 2023, 16:22

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CWE CWE-269 CWE-59

Information

Published : 2022-04-14 15:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 19:09


NVD link : CVE-2022-1256

Mitre link : CVE-2022-1256

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-1256


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Products Affected

mcafee

  • agent
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management