CVE-2019-3597

Authentication bypass in McAfee Network Security Manager 9.x

Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) 9.1 < 9.1.7.75.2 and 9.2 < 9.2.7.31 (9.2 Update 2) allows unauthenticated users to gain administrator rights via incorrect handling of expired GUI sessions.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.42%

Affected: McAfee LLC McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM)

References

Link	Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10275
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107609	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3597?: CVE-2019-3597 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3597?: To fix CVE-2019-3597, 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-2019-3597 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3597 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-2019-3597?: CVE-2019-3597 affects McAfee LLC McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM).

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