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The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate a McAfee Agent to communicate with another, possibly rogue, ePO server via McAfee Agent migration to another ePO server. This exposes the system to potential unauthorized access and data breaches. The vulnerability was made public on 29th January 2015 and the data was last updated on 6th August 2024.
Overview
The vulnerability is found in the Intel product, McAfee Agent (MA) version 4.8.0 patch 2 and earlier. The issue lies in the communication between the McAfee Agent and the ePO server, where an attacker can exploit the vulnerability to make the McAfee Agent communicate with a rogue ePO server. This vulnerability is of type Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.
Remediation
Users are advised to update their McAfee Agent to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Intel has likely provided a patch to address this issue. Users should contact Intel or their service provider for more information on the update process.
References
More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following URL: https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10101.
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- InformationInformation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
