Privilege Escalation in Intel Security McAfee Application Control

CVE-2016-8009

What is CVE-2016-8009?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Intel Security McAfee Application Control versions 7.0 and 6.x. This flaw allows attackers to exploit an unauthorized IOCTL call, potentially leading to denial of service (DoS), unexpected behavior, and unauthorized code execution. It is crucial for organizations using affected versions to assess their security posture and implement necessary patches or mitigations.

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