CVE-2018-6683: - Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows - Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 7.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2018-07-23 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-276

Description

Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Windows versions prior to 10.0.505 and 11.0.405 allows local users to bypass DLP policy via editing of local policy files when offline.

Affected products

McAfee,LLC McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint for Windows: before 10.0.505; before 11.0.405 — fixed in 10.0.505, 11.0.405

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: McAfee,LLC McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint for Windows 10.0.505, 11.0.405. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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