McAfee Total Protection Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of McAfee Total Protection. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the McAfee Direct Stub Installer. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of an administrator.
Additional Details
McAfee has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/article/000002516
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-07-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-11-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-11-19 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Eduardo Braun Prado
