CVE-2020-7255 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-7255, a privilege escalation flaw in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) allowing local users to gain elevated privileges. Find out how to mitigate this vulnerability.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-7255
What is CVE-2020-7255?
CVE-2020-7255 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the administrative user interface of McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7255
This vulnerability allows local users to elevate their privileges by exploiting ENS's lack of user permission checks when editing configurations.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7255
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in ENS for Windows before version 10.7.0 February 2020 Update enables users to gain elevated privileges through unauthorized configuration edits.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS)
- Vendor: McAfee LLC
- Versions affected: < 10.7.0 April 2020 Update
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update ENS to version 10.7.0 April 2020 Update or later.
- Restrict user permissions within ENS to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and adjust user permissions to minimize the risk of privilege escalation.
- Implement least privilege principles to limit user access rights.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by McAfee to address this vulnerability.