CVE-2016-8017

UnknownEPSS 6.90%

Last modified

CVE-2016-8017 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input.. EPSS estimates a 6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.90%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeVirusscan Enterprise<= 2.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8017?
Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input.
How severe is CVE-2016-8017?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8017 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8017?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST