CVE-2019-3595 : What You Need to Know

McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 11.x before 11.3.0 allows authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code through a Command Injection flaw in the ePO extension.

Understanding CVE-2019-3595

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the DLP Endpoint ePO extension by McAfee, LLC.

What is CVE-2019-3595?

Authenticated administrators in McAfee DLP 11.x, pre-11.3.0, can execute unauthorized code via a Command Injection flaw in the ePO extension.
The flaw permits the execution of arbitrary code on the administrator's local machine through a manipulated DLP policy.
User consent is required for the code to function.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3595

CVSS Base Score: 2 (Low)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Integrity Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3595

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code through a Command Injection vulnerability in the ePO extension.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: DLP Endpoint ePO extension
Vendor: McAfee, LLC
Versions Affected: 11.x (less than 11.3.0)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: High
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3595 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee DLP to version 11.3.0 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Educate administrators on the risks of executing unauthorized code.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security policies and configurations.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit the impact of potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.