Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 Webserver NailsConfig.html File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file NailsConfig.html of the component Webserver. Performing a manipulation results in input validation (File). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-8017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 (Anti-Malware Software). This affects some unknown processing of the file NailsConfig.html of the component Webserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability (File). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 12/09/2016. The weakness was shared 03/14/2017 by Andrew Fasano as EDB-ID 40911 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8017 since 09/09/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Andrew Fasano and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:NailsConfig.html it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 95812 (McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux <= 2.0.3 Multiple vulnerabilities (SB10181)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11740 (McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (40911), Tenable (95812), SecurityFocus (BID 94823†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037433†). The entries VDB-97928, VDB-97930, VDB-97931 and VDB-97932 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Name: File
Class: Input validation / File
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Andrew Fasano
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Nessus ID: 95812
Nessus Name: McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux <= 2.0.3 Multiple vulnerabilities (SB10181)
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OpenVAS ID: 800619
OpenVAS Name: McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/09/2016 🔍
12/09/2016 +91 days 🔍
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12/12/2016 +3 days 🔍
12/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
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12/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/14/2017 +90 days 🔍
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03/15/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 40911
Researcher: Andrew Fasano
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97929
SecurityFocus: 94823 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8017 - Intel Security - VirusScan Enterprise Linux - Special Element Injection Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037433

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2017 07:59
Updated: 12/05/2024 23:16
Changes: 03/15/2017 07:59 (87), 09/06/2020 17:16 (6), 12/05/2024 23:16 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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