CVE-2016-8010

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Application protections bypass vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Application Control (MAC) 7.0 and earlier and Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.2 and earlier allows local users to bypass local security protection via a command-line utility.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94661

Source: secure@intel.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10179

Source: secure@intel.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94661

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10179

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

19th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

mcafee

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