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CVE-2016-8006: Authentication bypass vulnerability in Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) and License Manager (LM) in Intel...

Authentication bypass vulnerability in Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) and License Manager (LM) in Intel Security McAfee Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) 9.6.0 MR3 allows an administrator to make changes to other SIEM users' information including user passwords without supplying the current administrator password a second time via the GUI or GUI terminal commands.

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CVE-2016-8006 weakens a safety check in McAfee SIEM administration. A logged-in administrator could change other SIEM users' information, including passwords, without re-entering their own password. This is not described as unauthenticated access, but it reduces protection against misuse of an admin session. Organizations are likely exposed only if they still run McAfee SIEM 9.6.0 MR3 components, specifically ESM or License Manager. Evidence for other versions is not provided in the bundle. Treat this as a targeted legacy-product risk. It is most urgent where McAfee SIEM 9.6.0 MR3 remains in production or administrator access is broadly shared. Mitigation focus: Check McAfee KB87744 or current vendor guidance for the supported fix path.; Inventory SIEM ESM and License Manager versions for 9.6.0 MR3.; Restrict SIEM administrator roles to named, necessary personnel only..

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