CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8006

First published: Thu Jan 05 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Security Information and Event Management<=9.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8006?

    CVE-2016-8006 has a CVSS score indicating it is a significant vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access.

  • How does CVE-2016-8006 affect McAfee Security Information and Event Management?

    CVE-2016-8006 allows an attacker to bypass authentication, enabling them to change other users' information, including passwords.

  • What versions of McAfee SIEM are impacted by CVE-2016-8006?

    CVE-2016-8006 affects the 9.6.0 MR3 version of McAfee Security Information and Event Management.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8006?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-8006, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of McAfee SIEM that includes the security patch.

  • What types of users are at risk for CVE-2016-8006?

    Administrators of McAfee Security Information and Event Management services are particularly at risk due to the nature of the vulnerability.

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