Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8992
Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security WebAdvisor before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.
Products affected by CVE-2015-8992
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:cloud_av:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_scan_plus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8992
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8992
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.0
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8992
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8992
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https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102462
McAfee KB - McAfee Security Bulletin: Security patch for several McAfee installers and uninstallers (CVE-2015-8991, CVE-2015-8992, and CVE-2015-8993) (TS102462)Vendor Advisory
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