CVE-2017-3968

McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) and Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP)- Password recovery exploitation vulnerability

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Affected: McAfee Network Security Management (NSM)
Affected: McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10198
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3968?
CVE-2017-3968 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3968?
To fix CVE-2017-3968, 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-2017-3968 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3968 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3968?
CVE-2017-3968 affects McAfee Network Security Management (NSM), McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP).
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