CVE-2019-3599 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-3599, an Information Disclosure vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x allowing remote unauthenticated users to access sensitive data. Find mitigation steps and updates.
McAfee Agent update fixes an Information Disclosure vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2019-3599
The vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x allows remote unauthenticated users to access sensitive information through remote logging.
What is CVE-2019-3599?
The Information Disclosure vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x is related to the Remote logging feature, which, when enabled, exposes sensitive data to unauthorized users.
The Impact of CVE-2019-3599
- CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
Technical Details of CVE-2019-3599
The technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated users to gain access to sensitive information through remote logging in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: McAfee Agent (MA)
- Vendor: McAfee, LLC
- Affected Versions: 5.x (less than 5.6.0 HF1)
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by enabling the remote logging feature, which is disabled by default, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-3599.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable the remote logging feature in McAfee Agent (MA) if not required.
- Apply the necessary security updates provided by McAfee.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit remote access to sensitive information.
- Implement network segmentation to restrict unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure McAfee Agent (MA) is updated to version 5.6.0 HF1 or higher to address the vulnerability.