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CVE-2016-8021

Published: Mar 14, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-347
5.0MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
3.3%
Top 12.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to spoof update server and execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:RS:UC:NI:HA:N
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:HIntegrity
High
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-347

Affected Products

mcafee
commercial·USaka mcaee, mcafee security
virusscan enterprise
Security Products
McAfee Inc.
commercial·USaka mcafee
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
Security Products
Intel
commercial·USaka intel corp.
VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL)
Hardware Firmware

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
securitytracker.com
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181
kc.mcafee.com
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