CVE-2016-4534

3.0 LOW
Published: May 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0 before Hotfix 1123565 (8.8.0.1546) on Windows allows local administrators to bypass intended self-protection rules and unlock the console window by closing registry handles.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/136089/mcafeevses-bypass.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/13
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035754
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10158
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/resources/sites/MCAFEE/content/live/PRODUCT_DOCUMENTATION/26000/PD26485/en_US/VSE_8_8_HF1123565_release_notes.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://lab.mediaservice.net/advisory/2016-01-mcafee.txt
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39531/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/136089/mcafeevses-bypass.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/13
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035754
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10158
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/resources/sites/MCAFEE/content/live/PRODUCT_DOCUMENTATION/26000/PD26485/en_US/VSE_8_8_HF1123565_release_notes.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://lab.mediaservice.net/advisory/2016-01-mcafee.txt
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39531/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.8%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

mcafee microsoft

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