CVE-2016-8005

Description

File extension filtering vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) before 7.6.404h1128596 allows attackers to fail to identify the file name properly via scanning an email with a forged attached filename that uses a null byte within the filename extension.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory mcafee.com
Affected: Intel McAfee Email Gateway (MEG)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10161 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8005?
CVE-2016-8005 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8005?
To fix CVE-2016-8005, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8005 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8005 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8005?
CVE-2016-8005 affects Intel McAfee Email Gateway (MEG).
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