CVE-2018-6700: True Key (TK) - DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2018-09-24 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-426

Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key (TK) before 5.1.165 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

Affected products

McAfee True Key: before 5.1.165 — fixed in 5.1.165

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: McAfee True Key 5.1.165. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102846
https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102846

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