CVE-2016-8017: Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earl...

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CVE-2016-8017 affects Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux 2.0.3 and earlier. An authenticated remote user could manipulate input to read files from the product's webserver. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or confirm active exploitation, but they do show a public exploit reference. Exposure is most likely where VSEL 2.0.3 or earlier remains deployed and its webserver is reachable by authenticated remote users. Internet-facing, shared-administrator, or poorly segmented management interfaces would raise business risk. Prioritize remediation if VSEL is still deployed in production, especially where management access is reachable beyond a small administrator group. The main concern is unauthorized disclosure of server-side files by someone with authenticated access. Mitigation focus: Check McAfee/Intel advisory SB10181 for the vendor-approved fix or workaround.; Upgrade, patch, or retire VSEL 2.0.3 and earlier per vendor guidance.; Restrict VSEL webserver access to trusted administrative networks..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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