CVE-2016-8017 json
Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote…
published 2017-03-14 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8865
- cvss
- 4.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.9%
- EPSS 6.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-40911)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-40911 McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise for Linux 1.9.2 < 2.0.2 - Remote Code Execution remote, 2016-12-13
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 4.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL)
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/40911/
exploit
-
kc.mcafee.com
/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94823
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037433
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8017
- NVD CVE-2016-8017
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