Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 NailsConfig.html Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file NailsConfig.html. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-8019. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 (Anti-Malware Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file NailsConfig.html. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in attributes in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted user input.

The bug was discovered 12/09/2016. The weakness was released 03/14/2017 by Andrew Fasano as EDB-ID 40911 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8019 since 09/09/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed by Andrew Fasano and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is available 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 $0-$5k. 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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97928, VDB-97929, VDB-97930 and VDB-97932. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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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12/09/2016 +91 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 40911
Researcher: Andrew Fasano
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97931
SecurityFocus: 94823 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8019 - Intel Security - VirusScan Enterprise Linux - Cross-Site Scripting 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 (85), 09/06/2020 17:31 (6), 12/03/2024 14:22 (16), 12/05/2024 23:46 (1)
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