Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects Intel Security CloudAV Beta versions before 0.5.0.151.3. The issue is limited to installation or uninstallation, where specially crafted malware already present on a system could be executed. Sources say it does not apply during normal operation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy-product cleanup item, not an emergency, unless the beta software remains installed on sensitive endpoints. Prioritize confirming whether the product exists in the environment.
Technical view
CVE-2015-8993 is a malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security CloudAV Beta before 0.5.0.151.3. The vulnerable condition occurs only during install or uninstall workflows and depends on preexisting specifically crafted malware. The source bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, or detailed root-cause data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely narrow: organizations would need this old beta product, below version 0.5.0.151.3, present or being installed or removed. Normal product operation is not described as vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not report active exploitation. The described scenario requires crafted malware to already exist and be executed during installation or uninstallation.
Researcher notes
Public data is sparse. The record identifies affected versions and the vulnerable lifecycle phase, but not a CVSS score, CWE, root cause, exploit maturity, or detailed vendor remediation steps beyond the fixed-version boundary implied by the affected range.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Intel Security CloudAV Beta installations.
- Remove unsupported beta deployments where the product is no longer required.
- Upgrade to version 0.5.0.151.3 or later if vendor guidance supports continued use.
- Review the McAfee/Intel advisory before remediation planning.
- Scan systems before installation or uninstallation workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether CloudAV Beta is installed on managed endpoints.
- Check installed version numbers against 0.5.0.151.3.
- Review endpoint logs around CloudAV install and uninstall events.
- Verify malware protection coverage before uninstalling legacy agents.
- Document systems where the beta product cannot be found or verified.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102462CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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