CVE-2019-3628 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-3628, a high severity vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 11.x allowing authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to critical system components. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
An authenticated user in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 11.x before 11.2.0 can exploit privilege escalation, enabling them to gain entry to a core system component due to incorrect access control mechanisms.
Understanding CVE-2019-3628
This CVE involves privilege escalation in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 11.x before version 11.2.0, potentially allowing authenticated users to access critical system components.
What is CVE-2019-3628?
CVE-2019-3628 is a vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) that permits authenticated users to escalate privileges, leading to unauthorized access to core system elements.
The Impact of CVE-2019-3628
The vulnerability poses a high severity risk with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and system availability. An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to critical system components.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-3628
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High Severity)
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)
- Vendor: McAfee, LLC
- Vulnerable Versions: 11.x (before 11.2.0)
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit privilege escalation, bypassing access control mechanisms and gaining unauthorized entry to critical system components.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3628 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update McAfee ESM to version 11.2.0 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor user privileges and access to prevent unauthorized escalation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement least privilege access policies to restrict user capabilities.
- Regularly review and update access control mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates promptly to ensure system security and protect against known vulnerabilities.