HIGH · 8.0

CVE-2016-8020

Improper control of generation of code vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted H...

Vulnerability Description

Improper control of generation of code vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request parameter.

CVSS Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirusscan Enterprise<= 2.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8020?

CVE-2016-8020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Improper control of generation of code vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted H...

How severe is CVE-2016-8020?

CVE-2016-8020 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8020?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise.