CVE-2016-8021 describes an improper cryptographic signature verification vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) versions 2.0.3 and earlier. This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to spoof the update server and execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted input file. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 5.0, the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, but can lead to high integrity impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-40911) exists, and it has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness of its potential.
| 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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