Learn about CVE-2020-7282, a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) before 16.0.R26, allowing local users to delete files via symbolic link manipulation.
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) before version 16.0.R26 allows local users to manipulate symbolic links, leading to unauthorized file deletion.
Understanding CVE-2020-7282
This CVE involves a vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection that enables local users to delete files they shouldn't have access to by redirecting McAfee delete actions.
What is CVE-2020-7282?
The vulnerability allows local users to delete files by manipulating symbolic links, achieved through running malicious scripts or programs on the target machine.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7282
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7282
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection before version 16.0.R26 allows local users to delete files by manipulating symbolic links.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The exploitation involves manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee delete actions to unintended files.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates