How severe is CVE-2016-8021?

CVE-2016-8021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8021?

CVE-2016-8021 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8021?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-8021 published?

CVE-2016-8021 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8021

CVE-2016-8021 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to spoof update server and execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8021?: Improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote authenticated users to spoof update server and execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2016-8021?: CVE-2016-8021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8021?: CVE-2016-8021 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8021 published?: CVE-2016-8021 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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