CVE-2016-8008

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 7 and Windows 10 in McAfee Security Scan Plus (SSP) 3.11.376 allows attackers to load a replacement of the version.dll file via McAfee McUICnt.exe onto a Windows system.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory mcafee.com
Affected: Intel Security Scan Plus (SSP)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102593 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8008?
CVE-2016-8008 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8008?
To fix CVE-2016-8008, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8008 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8008 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8008?
CVE-2016-8008 affects Intel Security Scan Plus (SSP).
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