The vulnerability of the McAfee Direct Stub Installer, a component of the anti-virus protection software McAfee Total Protection, allows a perpetrator to enhance their privileges and execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability of the McAfee Total Protection antivirus protection tool’s installation script is related to an uncontrolled element in the search process. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to enhance their privileges and execute arbitrary code...

PT-2024-9205 · Mcafee · Mcafee Total Protection

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: McAfee Total Protection versions 16.0.53 Description: The issue is related to an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the McAfee Direct Stub Installer, which can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code. This ca...