An unprivileged user can delete arbitrary files on a Linux system running ENSLTP 10.5.1, 10.5.0, and 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778 and earlier. By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during a specific scanning sequence, the unprivileged user is able to perform a privilege escalation to delete arbitrary files.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3, requiring local system access to exploit but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from mcafee, from mcafee, from linux 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.
2018-09-18T21:29:04.183
2024-11-21T04:11:06.833
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
3.4
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | mcafee | endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | ≤ 10.2.3 | Yes |
| Application | mcafee | endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | 10.5.1 | Yes |
| Application | mcafee | endpoint_security_linux_threat_prevention | 10.5.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | - | No |
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