Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-31853
DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2021-31853
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:drive_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:drive_encryption:7.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:drive_encryption:7.3.0:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-31853
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-31853
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
McAfee (DEFUNCT) | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
Trellix |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-31853
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The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@mcafee.com (Primary)
- trellixpsirt@trellix.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-31853
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10374
Security Bulletin - Drive Encryption 7.3.0 HF2 update fixes DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability (CVE-2021-31853)Broken Link
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