Check Point Advisories

Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-8016)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-1137
Date Published:	16 Feb 2021
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Tuesday 16 February, 2021
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-8016
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux 2.0.3 and prior
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-8016) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Security Products Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-8016)