CVE-2016-8031

Name: CVE-2016-8031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-28T15:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5200
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5300
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5400
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5500
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5600
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5700
Mcafee	Anti-Malware Scan Engine	5800

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97142Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038159Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10191Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97142Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038159Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10191Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8031?

Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.

How severe is CVE-2016-8031?

CVE-2016-8031 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8031?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8031?

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Source: NVD / NIST