CVE-2017-3968
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CVE-2017-3968 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Network Data Loss Prevention | < 9.3.4.1.5 |
| Mcafee | Network Security Manager | < 8.2.7.42.2 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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