LOWPOC
CVE-2016-4534
CWE-264Published: May 5, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.0
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4534 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-4534. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10158Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10158Patch · Vendor Advisory
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4534
CVSS Score3.0 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 5, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4534 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.