Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 HTTP Header NailsConfig.html response splitting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file NailsConfig.html of the component HTTP Header Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to response splitting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-8024. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Intel VirusScan Enterprise Linux up to 2.0.3 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file NailsConfig.html of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a response splitting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-113. The product receives data from an HTTP agent/component (e.g., web server, proxy, browser, etc.), but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CR and LF characters before the data is included in outgoing HTTP headers. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Improper neutralization of CRLF sequences in HTTP headers vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information via the server HTTP response spoofing.

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). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8024 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97928, VDB-97929, VDB-97930 and VDB-97931. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Response splitting
CWE: CWE-113 / CWE-93 / CWE-74
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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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12/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
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12/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/14/2017 +90 days 🔍
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Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 40911
Researcher: Andrew Fasano
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97936
SecurityFocus: 94823 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8024 - Intel Security - VirusScan Enterprise Linux - HTTP Response Splitting Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037433

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

Created: 03/15/2017 08:02
Updated: 12/06/2024 00:39
Changes: 03/15/2017 08:02 (85), 09/06/2020 17:55 (6), 12/02/2024 11:15 (17), 12/06/2024 00:39 (1)
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