How severe is CVE-2016-8009?

CVE-2016-8009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8009?

CVE-2016-8009 primarily affects Mcafee Application Control. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8009?

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-2016-8009 published?

CVE-2016-8009 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8009

CVE-2016-8009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Application Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Application Control
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Application Control (MAC) 7.0 and 6.x versions allows attackers to cause DoS, unexpected behavior, or potentially unauthorized code execution via an unauthorized use of IOCTL call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8009?: Privilege escalation vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Application Control (MAC) 7.0 and 6.x versions allows attackers to cause DoS, unexpected behavior, or potentially unauthorized code execution via an unauthorized use of IOCTL call.
How severe is CVE-2016-8009?: CVE-2016-8009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8009?: CVE-2016-8009 primarily affects Mcafee Application Control. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8009?: 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-2016-8009 published?: CVE-2016-8009 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10175

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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