7.3
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8031

First published: Tue Mar 28 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5200
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5300
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5400
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5500
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5600
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5700
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800
Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine=5800

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8031?

    CVE-2016-8031 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8031?

    To resolve CVE-2016-8031, update your Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine to the latest version available.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-8031?

    CVE-2016-8031 affects users of McAfee Anti-Malware Scan Engine versions 5200 to 5800 across various operating systems.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8031?

    CVE-2016-8031 is classified as a Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2016-8031 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2016-8031 requires local access to the affected system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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