CVE-2015-8987

Name: CVE-2015-8987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T22:59:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack vulnerability in non-Mac OS agents in McAfee (now Intel Security) Agent (MA) 4.8.0 patch 2 and earlier allows attackers to make a McAfee Agent talk with another, possibly rogue, ePO server via McAfee Agent migration to another ePO server.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack vulnerability in non-Mac OS agents in McAfee (now Intel Security) Agent (MA) 4.8.0 patch 2 and earlier allows attackers to make a McAfee Agent talk with another, possibly rogue, ePO server via McAfee Agent migration to another ePO server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Agent	<= 4.8.0

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10101Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10101Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8987?

How severe is CVE-2015-8987?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST