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

Summary

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.

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...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

EPSS Score

7% 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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