Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 NailsConfig.html cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3. This affects an unknown function of the file NailsConfig.html. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-8018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 (Anti-Malware Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file NailsConfig.html. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to execute unauthorized commands via a crafted user input.

The bug was discovered 12/09/2016. The weakness was published 03/14/2017 by Andrew Fasano as EDB-ID 40911 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8018 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Andrew Fasano and been published before and not just after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit 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†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97928, VDB-97929, VDB-97931 and VDB-97932. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
Local: No
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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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12/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 40911
Researcher: Andrew Fasano
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97930
SecurityFocus: 94823 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8018 - Intel Security - VirusScan Enterprise Linux - Cross-Site Request Forgery Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037433

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

Created: 03/15/2017 08:00
Updated: 12/05/2024 23:46
Changes: 03/15/2017 08:00 (84), 09/06/2020 17:23 (6), 12/04/2024 12:18 (16), 12/05/2024 23:46 (1)
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