VDB-97911 · CVE-2015-8991 · OpenVAS 800619

Intel McAfee Security Scan+ up to 3.11 Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Intel McAfee Security Scan+ up to 3.11. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-8991. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel McAfee Security Scan+ up to 3.11. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 03/14/2017. The weakness was released 03/14/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at service.mcafee.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8991 since 02/27/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.11.266.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97912 and VDB-97913. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 800619
OpenVAS Name: McAfee Security Scan Plus File Execution Vulnerability (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: McAfee Security Scan+ 3.11.266.3

Timelineinfo

02/27/2017 🔍
03/14/2017 +15 days 🔍
03/14/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/14/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2020 +1271 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: service.mcafee.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-8991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97911
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8991 - Intel - McAfee Security Scan Plus - File Execution Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2017 07:54
Updated: 09/06/2020 16:33
Changes: 03/15/2017 07:54 (62), 09/06/2020 16:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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