HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux
CVE-2016-8024

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Intel Security's VirusScan Enterprise Linux versions 2.0.3 and earlier, characterized by improper handling of Carriage Return and Line Feed (CRLF) sequences in HTTP headers. This weakness allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform HTTP response spoofing, potentially resulting in the exposure of sensitive information. It highlights the importance of ensuring proper sanitization of input to mitigate risks associated with HTTP headers.

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

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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