CVE-2016-8732
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CVE-2016-8732 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple security flaws exists in InvProtectDrv.sys which is a part of Invincea Dell Protected Workspace 5.1.1-22303. Weak restrictions on the driver communication channel and additional insufficient checks allow any application to turn off some of the protection mechanisms provided by the Invincea product.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple security flaws exists in InvProtectDrv.sys which is a part of Invincea Dell Protected Workspace 5.1.1-22303. Weak restrictions on the driver communication channel and additional insufficient checks allow any application to turn off some of the protection mechanisms provided by the Invincea product.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Invincea Dell Protected Workspace | 5.1.1-22303 |
References
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0246Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0246Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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