Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a remote code execution flaw in Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator caused by unsafe Java object handling tied to Apache Commons Collections. An attacker who can reach the affected ePO service could run code on the server. Because ePO centrally manages security tooling, compromise could affect endpoint protection administration.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if any affected ePO server is still in use. The issue enables remote code execution against a security management platform, creating outsized operational risk even without confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2015-8765 affects Intel McAfee ePO 4.6.9 and earlier, 5.0.x, 5.1.x before 5.1.3 Hotfix 1106041, and 5.3.x before 5.3.1 Hotfix 1106041. The flaw permits remote arbitrary code execution through a crafted serialized Java object related to Apache Commons Collections.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where legacy McAfee ePO servers remain deployed, especially if administrative interfaces are reachable beyond tightly controlled management networks. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or deployment-specific prerequisites.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes remote attacker code execution, but the provided bundle marks CISA KEV as false and includes no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat internet- or broadly reachable ePO servers as higher concern because ePO is a security management platform.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and referenced advisories. The bundle provides affected version ranges and the Apache Commons Collections deserialization context, but no CVSS vector, CWE, exploit status, or detailed vendor remediation text beyond named fixed hotfix levels.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all McAfee ePO servers and record exact version and hotfix level.
- Apply McAfee SB10144 guidance for affected versions.
- Upgrade 5.1.x to 5.1.3 Hotfix 1106041 or later.
- Upgrade 5.3.x to 5.3.1 Hotfix 1106041 or later.
- Check vendor guidance for 4.6.9 and earlier or 5.0.x remediation paths.
- Restrict ePO access to trusted management networks and administrators.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each ePO instance version is outside the affected ranges.
- Verify Hotfix 1106041 is installed where applicable.
- Review whether ePO services are exposed to untrusted networks.
- Check ePO logs for unexpected administrative activity or Java deserialization errors.
- Confirm compensating network controls limit access to ePO management interfaces.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10144CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- VU#576313CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
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