CVE-2017-4055: High severity mcafee advanced threat defense vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2017

Updated

Exploitation of Authentication 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 bypass ATD detection via loose enforcement of authentication and authorization.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense=3.4

Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense=3.6

Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense=3.8

Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense=3.10

Remediation

Patch Available

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10204

Event History

Jul 12, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4055?

CVE-2017-4055 has been categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4055?

To address CVE-2017-4055, it is recommended to upgrade McAfee Advanced Threat Defense to the latest patched version.

Which versions of McAfee Advanced Threat Defense are affected by CVE-2017-4055?

CVE-2017-4055 affects McAfee Advanced Threat Defense versions 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, and 3.10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4055?

CVE-2017-4055 is an authentication vulnerability that allows remote unauthenticated users to bypass detection mechanisms.

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-4055 remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-4055 remotely due to the loose enforcement of authentication and authorization in the affected versions.