CVE-2016-8022
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CVE-2016-8022 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 13.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Virusscan Enterprise | <= 2.0.3 |
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