CVE-2016-8030: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 25 2017(Updated: )
A memory corruption vulnerability in Scriptscan COM Object in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8 Patch 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to create a Denial of Service on the active Internet Explorer tab via a crafted HTML link.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee VirusScan Enterprise | <=8.8.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8030?
The severity of CVE-2016-8030 is classified as moderate due to its ability to cause a Denial of Service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8030?
To fix CVE-2016-8030, upgrade to McAfee VirusScan Enterprise version 8.8 Patch 9 or later.
What exploit does CVE-2016-8030 allow?
CVE-2016-8030 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to create a Denial of Service on the active Internet Explorer tab.
Which versions of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise are affected by CVE-2016-8030?
CVE-2016-8030 affects McAfee VirusScan Enterprise version 8.8 Patch 8 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-8030 be exploited through a web link?
Yes, CVE-2016-8030 can be exploited via a crafted HTML link that targets the Scriptscan COM Object.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee virusscan enterprise
- version/mcafee virusscan enterprise/8.8.0