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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2015-8991

Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Security Scan+ (MSS+) before 3.11.266.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifical...

Vulnerability Description

Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Security Scan+ (MSS+) before 3.11.266.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeSecurity Webadvisor3.7.2
McafeeCloud Av-
McafeeSecurity Scan Plus-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8991?

CVE-2015-8991 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Security Scan+ (MSS+) before 3.11.266.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifical...

How severe is CVE-2015-8991?

CVE-2015-8991 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8991?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Security Webadvisor, Mcafee Cloud Av, Mcafee Security Scan Plus.