CVE-2017-4028

Name: CVE-2017-4028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T22:29:00.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4028 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Maliciously misconfigured registry vulnerability in all Microsoft Windows products in McAfee consumer and corporate products allows an administrator to inject arbitrary code into a debugged McAfee process via manipulation of registry parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Maliciously misconfigured registry vulnerability in all Microsoft Windows products in McAfee consumer and corporate products allows an administrator to inject arbitrary code into a debugged McAfee process via manipulation of registry parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mcafee	Anti-Virus Plus	All versions	—
Mcafee	Endpoint Security	10.2	—
Mcafee	Host Intrusion Prevention	<= 8.0	—
Mcafee	Host Intrusion Prevention	8.0	Patch 1
Mcafee	Internet Security	All versions	—
Mcafee	Total Protection	All versions	—
Mcafee	Virus Scan Enterprise	<= 8.8	—
Mcafee	Virus Scan Enterprise	8.8	Patch 9

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4028?

How severe is CVE-2017-4028?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4028 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4028?

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