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CVE-2021-31841

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-09-22 · 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-2021-31841
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.24%
Windows

Original NVD Description

A DLL sideloading vulnerability in McAfee Agent for Windows prior to 5.7.4 could allow a local user to perform a DLL sideloading attack with an unsigned DLL with a specific name and in a specific location. This would result in the user gaining elevated permissions and the ability to execute arbitrary code as the system user, through not checking the DLL signature.

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