3.6
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8527

First published: Wed Oct 29 2014(Updated: )

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information and affect integrity via vectors related to a "plain text password."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2014-8527?

    CVE-2014-8527 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8527?

    To fix CVE-2014-8527, upgrade to McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention version 9.3 or later.

  • What versions of McAfee are affected by CVE-2014-8527?

    CVE-2014-8527 affects McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention versions 8.6, 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2.

  • What type of information can be accessed through CVE-2014-8527?

    CVE-2014-8527 allows local users to obtain sensitive information related to plaintext passwords.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8527?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-8527; the only solution is to upgrade to a patched version.

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