Is CVE-2021-23872 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-23872 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23872?

CVE-2021-23872 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-23872?

Patch guidance is available from mcafee security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-23872.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-23872?

1 product: mcafee total protection.

Fix CVE-2021-23872 - HIGH mcafee total protection

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: high
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-59 CWE-59

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MCAFEE
Published: 5/12/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2021-23872

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