Privilege escalation in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2020-7290
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Linux prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.
EPSS: 0.002 (15.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Mcafee Active_response — versions 2.4.3
- Mcafee,llc Mcafee Active Response (Mar) For Linux — versions 2.4.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- trellixpsirt@trellix.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7290?
- CVE-2020-7290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-08.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7290?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.