Virusscan Enterprise
CVE-2016-8017
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input.
AnalysisAI
Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 14.3%.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input. Affected products include: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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