How severe is CVE-2016-8031?

CVE-2016-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8031?

CVE-2016-8031 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8031?

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-2016-8031 published?

CVE-2016-8031 was published on 2017-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8031

CVE-2016-8031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine
Published: 2017-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8031?: Software Integrity Attacks vulnerability in Intel Security Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 5200 through 5800 allows local users to bypass local security protection via a crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2016-8031?: CVE-2016-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8031?: CVE-2016-8031 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-malware Scan Engine. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8031?: 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-2016-8031 published?: CVE-2016-8031 was published on 2017-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (42)

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cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5200:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5200:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5200:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5200:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5200:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5300:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5400:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5500:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5600:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:solaris:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5700:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5800:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5800:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5800:*:*:*:*:hp-ux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-malware_scan_engine:5800:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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