CVE-2016-8017

MEDIUM

Intel Security VSEL <2.0.3 - Code Injection

Title source: llm

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Andrew Fasano · pythonremotelinux

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (4)

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433

[Vendor Advisory] https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10181

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823

[Exploit, Third Party Advisory] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/

Scores

CVSS v3 4.1

EPSS 0.1431

EPSS Percentile 94.3%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Classification

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Affected Products (2)

mcafee/virusscan_enterprise < 2.0.3

Intel/VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) < 2.0.3 (and earlier)

Timeline

Published Mar 14, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026