CVE-2017-3962: McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) - Password recovery exploitation vulnerability

Published Jun 12, 2018
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Updated

Password recovery exploitation vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to crack user passwords via unsalted hashes.

Affected Software

1 affected component
McAfee Network Security Manager<8.2.7.42.2

Event History

Jun 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-3962?

CVE-2017-3962 is a password recovery exploitation vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before version 8.2.7.42.2.

2

How does CVE-2017-3962 affect McAfee Network Security Management (NSM)?

CVE-2017-3962 allows attackers to crack user passwords via unsalted hashes in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) versions before 8.2.7.42.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3962?

CVE-2017-3962 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-3962?

To fix CVE-2017-3962, update McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) to version 8.2.7.42.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-3962?

More information about CVE-2017-3962 can be found at the following reference: [https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192]

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