Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
4.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Virusscan Enterprise | <= 2.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8017?
CVE-2016-8017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2016-8017?
CVE-2016-8017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise.