Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense
CVE-2016-3983

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mcafee
Status
Advanced Threat Defense
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2016

What is CVE-2016-3983?

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense prior to version 3.4.8.178 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass malware detection mechanisms. By manipulating knowledge of the parent process, an unauthorized remote attacker can exploit this weakness, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system. This could lead to significant security risks, emphasizing the importance of updating to the latest version to mitigate potential threats.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB1...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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