The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0 before Hotfix 1123565 (8.8.0.1546) on Windows allows local administrators to bypass intended self-protection rules and unlock the console window by closing registry handles.
This vulnerability carries a LOW severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.0, requiring local system access to exploit but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from mcafee, from microsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2016-05-05T18:59:12.867
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 3.0 (LOW)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P
2.7
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | mcafee | virusscan_enterprise | 8.8.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | * | Yes |
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