How severe is CVE-2017-4028?

CVE-2017-4028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-4028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4028?

CVE-2017-4028 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-virus Plus. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4028?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-4028 published?

CVE-2017-4028 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4028

CVE-2017-4028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Anti-virus Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Mcafee Anti-virus Plus
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Maliciously misconfigured registry vulnerability in all Microsoft Windows products in McAfee consumer and corporate products allows an administrator to inject arbitrary code into a debugged McAfee process via manipulation of registry parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4028?: Maliciously misconfigured registry vulnerability in all Microsoft Windows products in McAfee consumer and corporate products allows an administrator to inject arbitrary code into a debugged McAfee process via manipulation of registry parameters.
How severe is CVE-2017-4028?: CVE-2017-4028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-4028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4028?: CVE-2017-4028 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-virus Plus. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-4028 published?: CVE-2017-4028 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-virus_plus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention:8.0:patch_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:internet_security:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:total_protection:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virus_scan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virus_scan_enterprise:8.8:patch_9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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