CVE-2017-3960
McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) - Exploitation of Authorization vulnerability
Description
Exploitation of Authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request parameter.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
McAfee
commercial·USaka mcaee, mcafee security
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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