CWE
306
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-4052

First published: Wed Jul 12 2017(Updated: )

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) 3.10, 3.8, 3.6, 3.4 allows remote unauthenticated users / remote attackers to change or update any configuration settings, or gain administrator functionality via a crafted HTTP request parameter.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense=3.4
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense=3.6
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense=3.8
McAfee Advanced Threat Defense=3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-4052?

    CVE-2017-4052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to configuration settings.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-4052?

    To fix CVE-2017-4052, upgrade to McAfee Advanced Threat Defense version 3.11 or apply the recommended patches from McAfee.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2017-4052?

    The implications of CVE-2017-4052 include the risk of remote attackers changing configurations and possibly gaining full administrative control.

  • Which versions of McAfee Advanced Threat Defense are affected by CVE-2017-4052?

    CVE-2017-4052 affects McAfee Advanced Threat Defense versions 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, and 3.10.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-4052?

    No, CVE-2017-4052 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users without requiring authentication.

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