Intel Security WebAdvisor up to 3.7.2/4.0.1/4.0.2 Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Intel Security WebAdvisor up to 3.7.2/4.0.1/4.0.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Installation. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2015-8992. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel Security WebAdvisor up to 3.7.2/4.0.1/4.0.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 03/14/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/14/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.mcafee.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-8992 since 02/27/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-97911 and VDB-97913 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/27/2017 🔍
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09/06/2020 +1271 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: service.mcafee.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-8992 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8992
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97912
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8992 - Intel Security - WebAdvisor - File Execution Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2017 07:54
Updated: 09/06/2020 16:37
Changes: 03/15/2017 07:54 (57), 09/06/2020 16:37 (2)
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