CVE-2016-3983: High severity mcafee advanced threat defense vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2016
·Updated
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) before 3.4.8.178 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging information about the parent process.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense<=3.4.4.142
Event History
Apr 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3983?
CVE-2016-3983 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3983?
The recommended fix for CVE-2016-3983 is to upgrade McAfee Advanced Threat Defense to version 3.4.8.178 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-3983?
CVE-2016-3983 affects McAfee Advanced Threat Defense versions prior to 3.4.8.178.
4
Can CVE-2016-3983 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3983 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging parent process information.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3983?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3983 include successful malware delivery and contamination of systems due to bypassed detection mechanisms.