7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8026

First published: Tue Mar 14 2017(Updated: )

Arbitrary command execution vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Security Scan Plus (SSP) 3.11.469 and earlier allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Security Scan Plus<=3.11.469

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8026?

    CVE-2016-8026 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8026?

    To fix CVE-2016-8026, upgrade to Intel Security McAfee Security Scan Plus version 3.11.470 or later.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8026?

    CVE-2016-8026 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-8026?

    CVE-2016-8026 affects versions 3.11.469 and earlier of McAfee Security Scan Plus.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8026?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-8026; upgrading the software is recommended.

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