7.3
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8032

First published: Fri Mar 31 2017(Updated: )

Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local attackers 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=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=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=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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8032?

    CVE-2016-8032 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to bypass security protections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8032?

    To fix CVE-2016-8032, update the Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine to a version above 5800 that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8032?

    CVE-2016-8032 affects multiple versions of Intel Security's Anti-Malware Scan Engine, specifically versions 5200 to 5800 across various operating systems.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2016-8032?

    CVE-2016-8032 can be exploited by local attackers who can access the system and provide crafted input files.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8032?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-8032; the best mitigation is to apply the relevant software update.

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