What is the severity of CVE-2017-3897?

CVE-2017-3897 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code injection and malicious file execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3897?

To remediate CVE-2017-3897, upgrade McAfee Live Safe to version 16.0.3 or later and McAfee Security Scan Plus to version 3.11.599.3 or later.

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-3897?

CVE-2017-3897 allows network attackers to perform code injection and execute malicious files through the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3897 if I cannot immediately upgrade?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2017-3897; immediate upgrading to the secure versions is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3897

critical

9.8

CWE

1/9/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-3897: Code Injection

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2017-3897?

CVE-2017-3897 affects McAfee Live Safe versions prior to 16.0.3 and McAfee Security Scan Plus versions prior to 3.11.599.3.

First published: Fri Sep 01 2017(Updated: )

A Code Injection vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Live Safe versions prior to 16.0.3 and McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) versions prior to 3.11.599.3 allows network attackers to perform a malicious file execution via a HTTP backend-response.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee LiveSafe	<=16.0.2
McAfee Security Scan Plus	<=3.11.599.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3897?
CVE-2017-3897 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code injection and malicious file execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3897?
To remediate CVE-2017-3897, upgrade McAfee Live Safe to version 16.0.3 or later and McAfee Security Scan Plus to version 3.11.599.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-3897?
CVE-2017-3897 affects McAfee Live Safe versions prior to 16.0.3 and McAfee Security Scan Plus versions prior to 3.11.599.3.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-3897?
CVE-2017-3897 allows network attackers to perform code injection and execute malicious files through the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3897 if I cannot immediately upgrade?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2017-3897; immediate upgrading to the secure versions is recommended.

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