What is the severity of CVE-2014-8520?

CVE-2014-8520 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8520?

To fix CVE-2014-8520, upgrade your McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention to version 9.3 or later.

Which versions of McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention are affected by CVE-2014-8520?

CVE-2014-8520 affects McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention versions 8.6, 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 and prior.

What type of information can be leaked in CVE-2014-8520?

CVE-2014-8520 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through improperly secured network ports.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8520 if an upgrade is not possible?

Disabling unused network ports and implementing strict access controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-8520.

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CVE-2014-8520

medium

CWE

200

29/10/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8520: Infoleak

First published: Wed Oct 29 2014(Updated: )

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to open network ports.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention	<=9.2.2
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention	=8.6
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention	=9.2.0
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention	=9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8520?
CVE-2014-8520 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8520?
To fix CVE-2014-8520, upgrade your McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention to version 9.3 or later.
Which versions of McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention are affected by CVE-2014-8520?
CVE-2014-8520 affects McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention versions 8.6, 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 and prior.
What type of information can be leaked in CVE-2014-8520?
CVE-2014-8520 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through improperly secured network ports.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8520 if an upgrade is not possible?
Disabling unused network ports and implementing strict access controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-8520.

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