CVE-2017-3969

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified

CVE-2017-3969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Abuse of communication channels vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt messages via an inadequate implementation of SSL.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Abuse of communication channels vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt messages via an inadequate implementation of SSL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
8.2/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeNetwork Security Manager< 8.2.7.42.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3969?
Abuse of communication channels vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt messages via an inadequate implementation of SSL.
How severe is CVE-2017-3969?
CVE-2017-3969 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3969?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST