An unprivileged user can delete arbitrary files on a Linux system running ENSLTP 10.5.1, 10.5.0, and 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778 and earlier. By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during a specific scanning sequence, the unprivileged user is able to perform a privilege escalation to delete arbitrary files.
Weakness
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to perform an operation, leading to resultant weaknesses.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | Mcafee | * | 10.2.3 (including) |
| Endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | Mcafee | 10.5.1 (including) | 10.5.1 (including) |
| Endpoint_security_linux_threat_prevention | Mcafee | 10.5.0 (including) | 10.5.0 (including) |
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10248
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10248