CVE-2016-8027: SQL Injection

Published Mar 14, 2017
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Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in core services in Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier allows attackers to alter a SQL query, which can result in disclosure of information within the database or impersonation of an agent without authentication via a specially crafted HTTP post.

Affected Software

2 affected components
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator>=5.1.0<=5.1.3
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator>=5.3.0<=5.3.2

Event History

Mar 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8027?

CVE-2016-8027 has a high severity rating due to the potential for SQL injection attacks that can compromise database confidentiality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8027?

To fix CVE-2016-8027, update Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator to version 5.3.3 or later, or 5.1.4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8027?

CVE-2016-8027 affects Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2016-8027?

CVE-2016-8027 allows attackers to perform SQL injection, which can lead to unauthorized access to database information or impersonation of agents.

5

Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-8027?

While the best course of action is to update, disabling certain features or restricting database access may serve as temporary mitigations for CVE-2016-8027.

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