CVE-2017-3972

SB10192 - Network Security Management (NSM) - Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability

Description

Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server banner leaking potentially sensitive or security relevant information.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Affected: McAfee Network Security Management (NSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3972?
CVE-2017-3972 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3972?
To fix CVE-2017-3972, 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-2017-3972 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3972 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-2017-3972?
CVE-2017-3972 affects McAfee Network Security Management (NSM).
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