VDB-99138 · CVE-2016-8032 · BID 97144

Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine up to 5800 Local Security Protection access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine up to 5800 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Local Security Protection. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8032. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is no exploit available. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine up to 5800 (Anti-Malware Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component Local Security Protection. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local attackers to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.

The bug was discovered 03/24/2017. The weakness was presented 03/31/2017 by Tavis Ormandy (Website). The advisory is available at kc.mcafee.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8032 since 09/09/2016. Local access is required to approach this attack. A authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/24/2022). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370617 (McAfee Anti-Malware Scan Engine Multiple Vulnerabilities (SB10190)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97144†). See VDB-100572 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
03/24/2017 +196 days 🔍
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03/31/2017 +7 days 🔍
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04/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/24/2022 +2063 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: kc.mcafee.com
Researcher: Tavis Ormandy
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8032 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8032
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99138
SecurityFocus: 97144 - McAfee Anti-Malware Scan Engine CVE-2016-8032 Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8032 - Intel Security - AVE - Software Integrity Attacks Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038159

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2017 10:08
Updated: 11/24/2022 10:43
Changes: 04/01/2017 10:08 (63), 08/24/2020 11:58 (6), 11/24/2022 10:43 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:50F:103

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