CVE-2015-8991: intel mcafee security scan+ (mss+)
CVSS: 7.0v3.0HighModified
Published 14-03-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-8991 is a high (CVSS 7.0) vulnerability in intel mcafee security scan+ (mss+). EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.31%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Security Scan+ (MSS+) before 3.11.266.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.31% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.31%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mcafee3 products
- cloud_avna
- security_scan_plusna
- security_webadvisor3.7.2 | 4.0.1 | 4.0.2
Intel1 product
- mcafee security scan+ (mss+)< 3.11.266.3
2 vendors · 4 products
References
1 links- service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102462X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory