CVE-2020-7279— DLL search order hijacking in Host IPS
Quick assessment
Affected
McAfee, LLC McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System（Host IPS）是美国迈克菲（McAfee）公司的一套主机入侵防御系统。 基于Windows平台的McAfee Host IPS 8.0.0 Patch 15之前版本中存在安全漏洞。本地攻击者可利用该漏洞执行任意代码。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1574.001 · DLL
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-7279
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
DLL search order hijacking in Host IPS
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in the installer component of McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows prior to 8.0.0 Patch 15 Update allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
不可信的搜索路径
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System 代码问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System（Host IPS）是美国迈克菲（McAfee）公司的一套主机入侵防御系统。 基于Windows平台的McAfee Host IPS 8.0.0 Patch 15之前版本中存在安全漏洞。本地攻击者可利用该漏洞执行任意代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| McAfee, LLC | McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows | 8.0.x ~ 8.0.0 Patch 15 update | - |
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Other References for CVE-2020-7279 (1)
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10320 x_refsource_CONFIRM
Same Patch Batch · McAfee, LLC · 2020-06-10 · 6 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-7280 | 7.8 HIGH | Symbolic Link vulnerability during DAT update |
| CVE-2019-3617 | 7.5 HIGH | Privilege escalation in ToPS for Mac |
| CVE-2019-3585 | 7.0 HIGH | VSE Escalation of Privileges through Alert pop-up window |
| CVE-2019-3588 | 6.3 MEDIUM | Using VSE to bypass Windows Credentials on Lock screen |
| CVE-2019-3613 | 5.9 MEDIUM | DLL search order hijacking in MA |
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