# CVE-2016-4534: The McAfee VirusScan Console (mcconsol.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0 before Hotfix 1123565 (8.8.0.1546) on Windows allows local

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-05-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://kc.mcafee.com/resources/sites/MCAFEE/content/live/PRODUCT_DOCUMENTATION/26000/PD26485/en_US/VSE_8_8_HF1123565_release_notes.pdf
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/13
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10158
- https://lab.mediaservice.net/advisory/2016-01-mcafee.txt
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39531/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/136089/mcafeevses-bypass.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035754
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39531

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