How severe is CVE-2016-3983?

CVE-2016-3983 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3983?

CVE-2016-3983 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3983?

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-2016-3983 published?

CVE-2016-3983 was published on 2016-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3983

CVE-2016-3983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense
Published: 2016-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) before 3.4.8.178 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging information about the parent process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3983?: McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) before 3.4.8.178 might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection by leveraging information about the parent process.
How severe is CVE-2016-3983?: CVE-2016-3983 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3983?: CVE-2016-3983 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3983?: 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-2016-3983 published?: CVE-2016-3983 was published on 2016-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10149

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:advanced_threat_defense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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