CVE-2014-8524: Infoleak
Published Oct 29, 2014
·Updated
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password and other fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
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
Event History
Oct 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8524?
CVE-2014-8524 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-8524?
To fix CVE-2014-8524, update McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention to version 9.3 or later.
3
What type of information is at risk in CVE-2014-8524?
CVE-2014-8524 allows remote attackers to potentially access sensitive information, including passwords.
4
Which versions of McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention are affected by CVE-2014-8524?
CVE-2014-8524 affects McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention versions before 9.3, including 8.6 and 9.2.0 to 9.2.2.
5
Can CVE-2014-8524 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8524 can be exploited remotely due to improper handling of autocomplete settings.