CVE-2019-3584 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

CVE-2019-3584 is an Authentication vulnerability affecting McAfee MVision Endpoint versions prior to 1811 Update 1 (18.11.31.62), allowing authenticated administrators to remove the endpoint through unspecified methods.

Understanding CVE-2019-3584

What is CVE-2019-3584?

This CVE involves an Authentication vulnerability in McAfee MVision Endpoint that enables authenticated administrators to uninstall the endpoint in versions before 1811 Update 1 (18.11.31.62) by exploiting certain methods.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3584

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.4 (High severity) with a high impact on availability and integrity. It requires high privileges and user interaction, affecting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3584

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated administrators can exploit this vulnerability to remove MVision Endpoint in McAfee MVision Endpoint versions prior to 1811 Update 1 (18.11.31.62) through unspecified methods.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MVision Endpoint
Vendor: McAfee
Versions affected: All versions prior to 1811 Update 1 (18.11.31.62)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Availability Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 1811 Update 1 (18.11.31.62) or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor administrator activities for any unauthorized removal attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access for administrators to reduce the impact of potential exploits.
Regularly review and update security policies and procedures to address emerging threats.

Patching and Updates

McAfee has released updates addressing this vulnerability. Ensure timely installation of patches to secure the system.