CVE-2015-8990: High severity mcafee advanced threat defense vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2017
·Updated
Detection bypass vulnerability in Intel Security Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) 3.4.6 and earlier allows malware samples to bypass ATD detection via renaming the malware.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense<=3.4.6
Event History
Mar 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8990?
CVE-2015-8990 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow malware to evade detection.
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How do I fix CVE-2015-8990?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8990, upgrade to Intel Security Advanced Threat Defense version 3.4.7 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8990?
CVE-2015-8990 is classified as a detection bypass vulnerability.
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Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-8990?
CVE-2015-8990 affects Intel Security Advanced Threat Defense versions 3.4.6 and earlier.
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What is the impact of CVE-2015-8990 on security?
CVE-2015-8990 allows malicious software to bypass detection, potentially leading to security breaches.