CVE-2010-2116
First published: Fri May 28 2010(Updated: )
The web interface in McAfee Email Gateway (formerly IronMail) 6.7.1 allows remote authenticated users, with only Read privileges, to gain Write privileges to modify configuration via the save action in a direct request to admin/systemWebAdminConfig.do.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Secure Mail | =6.7.1 | |
| McAfee Email Gateway | =6.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2116?
CVE-2010-2116 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized configuration modification.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2116?
CVE-2010-2116 affects McAfee Email Gateway and McAfee Secure Mail version 6.7.1.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2116?
To fix CVE-2010-2116, upgrade to a patched version of McAfee Email Gateway or McAfee Secure Mail that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2010-2116?
Exploiting CVE-2010-2116 requires remote authenticated access with Read privileges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-2116?
CVE-2010-2116 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to gain unauthorized Write privileges.
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