| CVE ID | CVE-2021-31850 |
| CVSS SCORE | 5.9, AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
McAfee |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Database Security |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of McAfee Database Security. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the McAfee DBS service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
McAfee has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10358 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Jokubas Arsoba (ikth) |
