CVE-2017-3960
First published: Tue Jun 12 2018(Updated: )
Exploitation of Authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request parameter.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Network Security Manager | <8.2.7.42.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-3960?
CVE-2017-3960 is an Authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2.
How does CVE-2017-3960 work?
CVE-2017-3960 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges by sending a crafted HTTP request parameter.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3960?
CVE-2017-3960 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which version of McAfee Network Security Manager is affected by CVE-2017-3960?
McAfee Network Security Manager before version 8.2.7.42.2 is affected by CVE-2017-3960.
How can I fix CVE-2017-3960?
To fix CVE-2017-3960, upgrade to McAfee Network Security Manager version 8.2.7.42.2 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee network security manager