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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2015-8992

Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security WebAdvisor before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically cra...

Vulnerability Description

Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security WebAdvisor before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2 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-2015-8992?

CVE-2015-8992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security WebAdvisor before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically cra...

How severe is CVE-2015-8992?

CVE-2015-8992 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-2015-8992?

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