The vulnerability of the McAfee Agent for Linux client component, related to errors in processing temporary files, allows a hacker to increase their privileges.

The vulnerability of the McAfee Agent for Linux client component is related to errors in processing temporary files. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to enhance their privileges by using a specially created request...

PT-2018-2861 · Mcafee · Mcafee Agent For Linux

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: McAfee Agent for Linux versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.6 McAfee Agent for Linux version 5.5.0 McAfee Agent for Linux version 5.5.1 Description: The issue is related to a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to perform arbitra...