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CVE-2021-23882

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.29%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-02-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-2021-23882
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.29%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows local administrators to prevent the installation of some ENS files by placing carefully crafted files where ENS will be installed. This is only applicable to clean installations of ENS as the Access Control rules will prevent modification prior to up an upgrade.

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