VDB-98952 · CVE-2016-8031 · BID 97142

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel Security Anti-Virus up to 5800. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Local Security Protection. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-8031. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Security Anti-Virus up to 5800 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function 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-264. 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 users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.

The bug was discovered 03/29/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/28/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kc.mcafee.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8031 since 09/09/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/24/2020). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 97142†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1038159†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
03/24/2017 +196 days 🔍
03/28/2017 +4 days 🔍
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03/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
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08/24/2020 +1244 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: kc.mcafee.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8031 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8031
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98952
SecurityFocus: 97142 - McAfee Anti-Malware Scan CVE-2016-8031 Engine Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8031 - Intel - AVE - Software Integrity Attack Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038159

Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2017 22:05
Updated: 08/24/2020 10:40
Changes: 03/28/2017 22:05 (62), 08/24/2020 10:40 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:343:103

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