CVE-2016-8732

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple security flaws exists in InvProtectDrv.sys which is a part of Invincea Dell Protected Workspace 5.1.1-22303. Weak restrictions on the driver communication channel and additional insufficient checks allow any application to turn off some of the protection mechanisms provided by the Invincea product.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Invincea Dell Protected Workspace
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0246 exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8732?
CVE-2016-8732 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8732?
To fix CVE-2016-8732, 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-2016-8732 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8732 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2016-8732?
CVE-2016-8732 affects Invincea Dell Protected Workspace.
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