Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-1256
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality. Temporary file actions were performed on the local user's %TEMP% directory with System privileges through manipulation of symbolic links.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2022-1256
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-1256
0.03%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-1256
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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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
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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) |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-1256
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: psirt@mcafee.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-1256
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10382
Security Bulletin - McAfee Agent update fixes three vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-1256, CVE-2021-1257, and CVE-2021-1258)Vendor Advisory
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