CVE-2019-3637
CVE-2019-3637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x prior to 5.1.0.209 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-3637?
- Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x prior to 5.1.0.209 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2019-3637?
- CVE-2019-3637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-3637 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-3637?
- CVE-2019-3637 affects Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-3637?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-3637 published?
- CVE-2019-3637 was published on 2019-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_and_removable_media_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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