CVE-2016-8021

moderate-risk
Published 2017-03-14

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.

Do I need to act?

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2.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
40911
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.0/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Mcafee

References (8)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
Vendor Advisory https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
Vendor Advisory https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/
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moderate-risk
Severity 17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 13/34 · Low
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal