CVE-2019-3637 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x before version 5.1.0.209 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by executing McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-3637

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x versions prior to 5.1.0.209.

What is CVE-2019-3637?

The vulnerability in McAfee FRP 5.x allows local users to elevate their privileges by running McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3637

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.1, indicating a medium severity issue. It requires high privileges and has a high impact on integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3637

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows local users to escalate their privileges by executing McAfee Tray with elevated privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: McAfee FRP
Vendor: McAfee, LLC
Versions Affected: 5.x (specifically versions earlier than 5.1.0.209)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-3637, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee FRP to version 5.1.0.209 or later.
Monitor and restrict local user privileges.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege.
Regularly review and update access controls.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.