CVE-2014-8522
First published: Wed Oct 29 2014(Updated: )
The MySQL database in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
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-2014-8522?
CVE-2014-8522 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the lack of password protection on the MySQL database.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8522?
To fix CVE-2014-8522, you should upgrade to McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention version 9.3 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8522?
CVE-2014-8522 affects McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention versions 8.6 and 9.2.0 to 9.2.2.
Can CVE-2014-8522 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8522 can be exploited remotely since it allows attackers to access the database without a password.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-8522?
The impact of CVE-2014-8522 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the unprotected MySQL database.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee network data loss prevention
- version/mcafee network data loss prevention/9.2.2
- version/mcafee network data loss prevention/8.6
- version/mcafee network data loss prevention/9.2.0
- version/mcafee network data loss prevention/9.2.1