7.5
CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8990

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense<=3.4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8990?

    CVE-2015-8990 is classified as a detection bypass vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2015-8990 on security?

    CVE-2015-8990 allows malicious software to bypass detection, potentially leading to security breaches.

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