title: DLL search order hijacking in Host IPS
description: DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in the installer component of McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows prior to 8.0.0 Patch 15 Update allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.
problem types: CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path
affected:
{
product: McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (Host IPS) for Windows
vendor: McAfee, LLC
versions:
lessThan: 8.0.0 Patch 15 update, status: affected, version: 8.0.x, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: HIGH
attackVector: LOCAL
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 4.6
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: LOW
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
version: 3.1
]