Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux
CVE-2016-8022

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Virusscan Enterprise Linux (vsel)
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-8022?

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 and earlier. This flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through manipulated authentication cookies. The exploitation of this vulnerability poses significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

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Affected Version(s)

VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB1...
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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