Vulnerability in McAfee

A vulnerability in DXL Broker for Windows before 6.0.0.280 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting weak directory controls in the logs directory. This can lead to a denial of service attack on the DXL Broker.

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Vulnerability type

Privilege Escalation

Pentester

Florian Hansemann

Publication

29.06.2022

Software version

Data Exchange Layer (DXL) Broker (Windows only) <= 6.0.0.x & 5.x

Timeline

– 30.03.2022 Manufacturer informs

– 03.04.2022 Manufacturer requests postponement

– 12.05.2022 Further postponement

– 15.06.2022 Manufacturer confirms vulnerability & requires further technical support

– 29.06.2022 Publication