CVE-2016-8732

Name: CVE-2016-8732
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T19:29:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Invincea Dell Protected Workspace	5.1.1-22303

References

http://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
http://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

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8732?

How severe is CVE-2016-8732?

CVE-2016-8732 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8732?

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