CVE-2016-8016 is an information exposure vulnerability affecting Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) versions 2.0.3 and earlier. This flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to determine the existence of unauthorized files on the system by manipulating a URL parameter. Rated with a low CVSS score of 3.4, the attack requires high privileges and user interaction, leading to a low impact on confidentiality. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, a related Remote Code Execution exploit (EDB-40911) exists for older VSEL versions, and the CVE has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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