MEDIUM CVSS 6.3
Published: 2017-03-14

CVE-2016-8007

mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services Security Advisory (CVE-2016-8007)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2016-8007 impacting mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Authentication bypass vulnerability in McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services (HIPS) 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier allows authenticated users to manipulate the product's registry keys via specific conditions.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mcafee / host_intrusion_prevention_services
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-284

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2016-8007 impacting mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2016-8007.yaml
id: cve-2016-8007

info:
  name: mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2016-8007 affecting mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services.
    Evaluation: Authentication bypass vulnerability in McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services (HIPS) 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier allows authenticated users to manipula...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2016-8007
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.3
    cve-id: CVE-2016-8007
    cwe-id: CWE-284
  tags: cve,cve-2016-8007,mcafee,host_intrusion_prevention,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "host_intrusion_prevention_services"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2016-8007.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2016-8007
# Target: mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services | CVSS: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2016-8007 (mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2016-8007.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2016-8007
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install host_intrusion_prevention 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade host_intrusion_prevention 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update host_intrusion_prevention

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i host_intrusion_prevention 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i host_intrusion_prevention

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2016-8007 in mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mcafee host_intrusion_prevention_services packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2016-8007?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2016-8007?

CVE-2016-8007 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2016-8007
Weakness CWE-284
Vendor mcafee
Product host_intrusion_prevention_services
Published 2017-03-14
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H