CVE-2017-3912

McAfee Application Control and Change Control (MACC) - password management security feature bypass (SFB) leading to an authentication bypass

Description

Bypassing password security vulnerability in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 7.0.1 and 6.2.0 allows authenticated users to perform arbitrary command execution via a command-line utility.

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: McAfee McAfee Application Control and Change Control (MACC)
Affected: McAfee McAfee Application Control and Change Control (MACC)
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References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10224
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102988 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3912?
CVE-2017-3912 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3912?
To fix CVE-2017-3912, 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-2017-3912 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3912 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-2017-3912?
CVE-2017-3912 affects McAfee McAfee Application Control and Change Control (MACC), McAfee McAfee Application Control and Change Control (MACC).
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