CVE-2020-7325 : What You Need to Know

A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee MVISION Endpoint prior to version 20.9 allows local users to manipulate symbolic links, granting access to unintended files.

Understanding CVE-2020-7325

This CVE involves a vulnerability in McAfee MVISION Endpoint that enables local users to escalate privileges through symbolic link manipulation.

What is CVE-2020-7325?

The CVE-2020-7325 vulnerability in MVISION Endpoint allows unauthorized access to files by redirecting McAfee file operations using symbolic links.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7325

CVSS Base Score: 5.5 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Local
Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Unchanged
Vulnerability Type: Privilege Escalation
CWE ID: CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access)

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7325

This section provides in-depth technical details of the CVE-2020-7325 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in MVISION Endpoint allows local users to access files by manipulating symbolic links, leading to unauthorized file access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: MVISION Endpoint
Vendor: McAfee LLC
Affected Versions: Prior to version 20.9

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by local users manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to unintended files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7325 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update MVISION Endpoint to version 20.9 or higher to patch the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict local user access to critical system files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access policies to limit user capabilities.
Regularly audit and remove unnecessary symbolic links to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from McAfee and apply patches promptly to secure your systems.