PT-2023-1885
CVE-2023-24577
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Published
2023-03-13
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Updated
2025-03-03
Description by
CVSS 3.1
5.5
MediumMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
McAfee Total Protection versions prior to 16.0.50
Description
The issue is related to improper link resolution via registry keys, which could allow attackers to elevate user privileges. This enables a user with lower privileges to execute unauthorized tasks. The vulnerability is associated with errors in processing symbolic links.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 16.0.50, update to version 16.0.50 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to registry keys to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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