Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8022
Authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted authentication cookie.
Vulnerability category: Execute codeBypassGain privilegeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-8022
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8022
8.58%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8022
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.1
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
4.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8022
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8022
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/
McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise for Linux 1.9.2 < 2.0.2 - Remote Code Execution
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181
McAfee Security Bulletin: VirusScan Enterprise for Linux/LinuxShield update fixes multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-8016, CVE-2016-8017, CVE-2016-8018, CVE-2016-8019, CVE-2016-8020, CVE-2016-8021, CVVendor Advisory
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