Low severity3.0NVD Advisory· Published May 5, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-4534
CVE-2016-4534
Description
The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0 before Hotfix 1123565 (8.8.0.1546) on Windows allows local administrators to bypass intended self-protection rules and unlock the console window by closing registry handles.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: < 8.8.0.1546
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/indexnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/136089/mcafeevses-bypass.htmlnvdExploit
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/13nvdExploit
- lab.mediaservice.net/advisory/2016-01-mcafee.txtnvdExploit
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39531/nvdExploit
- kc.mcafee.com/resources/sites/MCAFEE/content/live/PRODUCT_DOCUMENTATION/26000/PD26485/en_US/VSE_8_8_HF1123565_release_notes.pdfnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035754nvd
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