PT-2017-1476 · Intel+1 · Intel Security Virusscan Enterprise Linux+1

Published 2017-03-14 · Updated 2017-09-03 · CVE-2016-8016

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

3.5

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) version 2.0.3 and earlier McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows authenticated remote attackers to obtain information about the existence of unauthorized files on the system via a URL parameter. It is related to a lack of protection for service data, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or other impact on the system.

Recommendations For Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) version 2.0.3 and earlier, consider restricting access to the vulnerable URL parameter until a patch is available. For McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00616

CVE-2016-8016

Affected Products

Intel Security Virusscan Enterprise Linux

Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise

References · 9

• 🔥 https://github.com/opsxcq/exploit-CVE-2016-8016-25 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/40911 · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-8016 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00616 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8016 · Security Note
• https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94823 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1037433 · Note
• https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181 · Note