CVE-2020-7284: Network Security Management (NSM) - Exposure of Sensitive Information
First published: Fri Jul 03 2020(Updated: )
Exposure of Sensitive Information in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to 10.1.7.7 allows local users to gain unauthorised access to the root account via execution of carefully crafted commands from the restricted command line interface (CLI).
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Network Security Management | >=9.0<9.2.9.55 | |
| McAfee Network Security Management | >=10.0<10.1.7.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7284.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Exposure of Sensitive Information in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to 10.1.7.7.'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7284?
The severity of CVE-2020-7284 is rated as high with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2020-7284 allow unauthorized access?
CVE-2020-7284 allows local users to gain unauthorized access to the root account via execution of carefully crafted commands from the restricted command line interface (CLI).
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update McAfee Network Security Management to version 10.1.7.7 or higher.
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