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CVE-2020-7279

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.40%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-06-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-2020-7279
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.40%
Windows

Original NVD 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.

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