CVE-2018-6755: mcafee true_key
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 06-12-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-6755 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in mcafee true_key. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.98%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 06-12-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.2–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.2HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
62%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.98% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.98%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundMcAfee True Key - McAfee.TrueKey.Service Privilege Escalation
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mcafee1 product
- true_key5.1.230.7 | ≤ 5.1.230.7
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?&id=TS102872X Refsource CONFIRM