Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows versions prior to 10.0.505 and 11.0.405 allows local users to bypass DLP policy via editing of local policy files when offline.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4, with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from mcafee, from microsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-07-23T15:29:00.877
2024-11-21T04:11:06.110
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.4 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | mcafee | data_loss_prevention_endpoint | < 10.0.505 | Yes |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | - | No |
| Application | mcafee | data_loss_prevention_endpoint | < 11.0.405 | Yes |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | - | No |
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