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Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple IBM Security SiteProtector System
November 12, 2021Rewterz Threat Advisory – ICS: WECON PLC Editor
November 12, 2021Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple IBM Security SiteProtector System
November 12, 2021Rewterz Threat Advisory – ICS: WECON PLC Editor
November 12, 2021
Severity
Medium
Analysis Summary
CVE-2021-31853
McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
Impact
- Code Execution
Affected Vendors
McAfee
Affected Products
- McAfee Drive Encryption 7.1.0
Remediation
Refer to McAfee Security Advisory for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information.