Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection
CVE-2022-43751

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mcafee
Status
Total Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-43751?

The vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection stems from an uncontrolled search path element, which allows an unprivileged user to manipulate a variable pointing to a subdirectory. This critical flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with system privileges, posing significant risks to the integrity and security of the system.

References

https://mcafee.com
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103348&page=s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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