CVE-2021-23874
McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Summary
McAfee Total Protection (MTP) contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute code, bypassing MTP self-defense.
Affected software
Vendor: McAfee · Product: McAfee Total Protection (MTP)
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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