What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7461?

CVE-2013-7461 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-7461?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-7461. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Application Control CVE-2013-7461

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2017-03-14 secure@intel.com

Intel Authentication Bypass Application Control Change Control

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 14, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A write protection and execution bypass vulnerability in McAfee (now Intel Security) Change Control (MCC) 6.1.0 for Linux and earlier allows authenticated users to change files that are part of write protection rules via specific conditions.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. A write protection and execution bypass vulnerability in McAfee (now Intel Security) Change Control (MCC) 6.1.0 for Linux and earlier allows authenticated users to change files that are part of write protection rules via specific conditions. Affected products include: Mcafee Application Control, Mcafee Change Control.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.