CVE-2016-8010: Application protections bypass vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Application Control (MAC) 7.0 and ear...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects older McAfee endpoint and application control protections. A local user could use a command-line utility to bypass local security protection, reducing confidence that endpoint policy will be enforced. It is not described as remote or internet-facing in the supplied sources, but it matters on shared, multi-user, or already-compromised endpoints. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running McAfee Application Control 7.0 or earlier, or Endpoint Security 10.2 or earlier. Risk depends on whether local users can access affected systems and whether these products are relied on for application allowlisting or endpoint policy enforcement. Treat this as a moderate endpoint-control risk. It does not appear remotely exploitable from the supplied evidence, but it can weaken controls after local access is obtained. Prioritize remediation where McAfee controls protect sensitive systems or enforce application allowlisting. Mitigation focus: Identify endpoints running affected McAfee Application Control or Endpoint Security versions.; Check the McAfee advisory for vendor-supported fixes, upgrades, or compensating guidance.; Prioritize systems with shared local access or high-value workloads..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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