CVE-2016-8732: High severity sophos invincea vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2018
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Updated

Multiple security flaws exists in InvProtectDrv.sys which is a part of Invincea Dell Protected Workspace 5.1.1-22303. Weak restrictions on the driver communication channel and additional insufficient checks allow any application to turn off some of the protection mechanisms provided by the Invincea product.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sophos Invincea Dell Protected Workspace=5.1.1-22303

Event History

Apr 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8732?

CVE-2016-8732 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation that allows malicious applications to disable protection mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8732?

To fix CVE-2016-8732, users must update to a later version of Invincea Dell Protected Workspace that addresses these security flaws.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-8732?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-8732 can lead to the bypassing of important security protections provided by the Invincea software, potentially exposing the system to further attacks.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-8732?

CVE-2016-8732 affects Invincea Dell Protected Workspace version 5.1.1-22303.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2016-8732?

The vendor for CVE-2016-8732 is Sophos, which developed the Invincea Dell Protected Workspace software.

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