CVE-2015-8773
CVE-2015-8773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee File Lock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mcafee File Lock
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in McPvDrv.sys 4.6.111.0 in McAfee File Lock 5.x in McAfee Total Protection allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a long vault GUID in an ioctl call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8773?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in McPvDrv.sys 4.6.111.0 in McAfee File Lock 5.x in McAfee Total Protection allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a long vault GUID in an ioctl call.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8773?
- CVE-2015-8773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-8773 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8773?
- CVE-2015-8773 affects Mcafee File Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8773?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8773 published?
- CVE-2015-8773 was published on 2016-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/92
- https://www.nettitude.co.uk/mcafee-file-lock-driver-kernel-stack-based-bof/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_lock:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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