CVE-2020-7315
CVE-2020-7315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DLL Injection Vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.6.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via careful placement of a malicious DLL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7315?
- DLL Injection Vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.6.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via careful placement of a malicious DLL.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7315?
- CVE-2020-7315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7315 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7315?
- CVE-2020-7315 affects Mcafee Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7315?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7315 published?
- CVE-2020-7315 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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