CVE-2017-3972
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CVE-2017-3972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server banner leaking potentially sensitive or security relevant information.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server banner leaking potentially sensitive or security relevant information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Network Security Manager | < 8.2.7.42.2 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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