CVE-2015-8992 (GCVE-0-2015-8992)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2017-03-14 22:00
Modified
2024-08-06 08:36
Severity ?
CWE
  • Malicious file execution vulnerability
Summary
Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security WebAdvisor before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.
References
secure@intel.comhttps://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102462Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102462Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Intel WebAdvisor Version: before 4.0.2, 4.0.1 and 3.7.2
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