CVE-2022-43751 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection versions prior to 16.0.49. This flaw allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with system privileges by manipulating a variable pointing to a controllable subdirectory. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this local attack requires user interaction but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, indicating a low immediate threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 16.0.49CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:total_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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