CVE-2017-3962
McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) - Password recovery exploitation vulnerability
Description
Password recovery exploitation vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to crack user passwords via unsalted hashes.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
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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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Credential Access
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