CVE-2016-8007

low-risk
Published 2017-03-14

Authentication bypass vulnerability in McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services (HIPS) 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier allows authenticated users to manipulate the product's registry keys via specific conditions.

Do I need to act?

-
0.14% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
-
Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
?
Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.3/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Host Intrusion Prevention Services

Affected Vendors

Mcafee

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93813
Mitigation https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10173
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93813
Mitigation https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10173
22
/ 100
low-risk
Severity 16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal