What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8031?

CVE-2016-8031 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8031?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8031. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Anti Malware Scan Engine CVE-2016-8031

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2017-03-28 secure@intel.com

Intel Privilege Escalation Anti Malware Scan Engine

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2017 - 15:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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. Affected products include: Mcafee Anti-Malware Scan Engine. Version information: through 5800.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.