Local Vulnerability in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Console
CVE-2016-4534

3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Mcafee
Status
Virusscan Enterprise
Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-4534?

A vulnerability in the McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) allows local administrators to bypass established self-protection mechanisms. By manipulating registry handles, the console window can be unlocked, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive features. This issue affects VirusScan Enterprise version 8.8.0 prior to Hotfix 1123565, emphasizing the importance of keeping security software updated to mitigate potential risks.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-4534 - Proof of Concept

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/resources/sites/MCAFEE/content/live...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/13
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB1...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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