What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3984?

CVE-2016-3984 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-3984?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-3984. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Active Response CVE-2016-3984

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2016-04-08 cve@mitre.org

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Active Response Agent Data Exchange Layer Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Endpoint Security Host Intrusion Prevention Virusscan Enterprise

5.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.1 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 08, 2016 - 15:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee Active Response (MAR) before 1.1.0.161, Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 Hotfix 1110392 (5.0.2.333), Data Exchange Layer 2.x (DXL) before 2.0.1.140.1, Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) 9.3 before Patch 6 and 9.4 before Patch 1 HF3, Device Control (MDC) 9.3 before Patch 6 and 9.4 before Patch 1 HF3, Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.x before 10.1, Host Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) 8.0 before 8.0.0.3624, and VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 before P7 (8.8.0.1528) on Windows allows local administrators to bypass intended self-protection rules and disable the antivirus engine by modifying registry keys.

AnalysisAI

The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee Active Response (MAR) before 1.1.0.161, Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 Hotfix 1110392 (5.0.2.333), Data Exchange Layer 2.x (DXL) before 2.0.1.140.1,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee Active Response (MAR) before 1.1.0.161, Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 Hotfix 1110392 (5.0.2.333), Data Exchange Layer 2.x (DXL) before 2.0.1.140.1, Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) 9.3 before Patch 6 and 9.4 before Patch 1 HF3, Device Control (MDC) 9.3 before Patch 6 and 9.4 before Patch 1 HF3, Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.x before 10.1, Host Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) 8.0 before 8.0.0.3624, and VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 before P7 (8.8.0.1528) on Windows allows local administrators to bypass intended self-protection rules and disable the antivirus engine by modifying registry keys. Affected products include: Mcafee Active Response, Mcafee Agent, Mcafee Data Exchange Layer, Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, Mcafee Endpoint Security. Version information: before 1.1.0.161.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.