Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-8007 affects McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier. An authenticated user may be able to bypass authentication controls and manipulate the product's registry keys under specific conditions. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, detailed impact, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running McAfee HIPS 8.0 Patch 7 or earlier. Organizations without HIPS deployment, or with later validated versions, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize if legacy McAfee HIPS remains deployed, because the issue targets a host protection control. Urgency is lower where the product is absent or confirmed upgraded, and the sources do not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for McAfee HIPS 8.0 Patch 7 or earlier.; Review McAfee security bulletin SB10173 for vendor-confirmed remediation.; Upgrade or replace affected HIPS installations according to vendor guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10173CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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