CVE-2014-2205: Medium severity McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator vulnerability

Published Feb 26, 2014
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Updated

The Import and Export Framework in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) before 4.6.7 Hotfix 940148 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to add dashboards to read arbitrary files by importing a crafted XML file, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Affected Software

8 affected components
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator<=4.6.7
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.0
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.1
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.2
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.3
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.4
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.5
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator=4.6.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Import and Export Framework to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.7 Hotfix 940148Patch 940148

Event History

Feb 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2205?

CVE-2014-2205 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation of sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2205?

To fix CVE-2014-2205, update McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator to version 4.6.7 Hotfix 940148 or above.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-2205?

CVE-2014-2205 affects users of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions prior to 4.6.7 Hotfix 940148.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2205?

CVE-2014-2205 is classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2014-2205 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2205 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have permissions to add dashboards.

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