CVE-2014-8518 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Local attackers can brute-force passwords due to a hard-coded salt in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection, compromising encrypted data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8518?
CVE-2014-8518 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The (1) Removable Media and (2) CD and DVD encryption offsite access options (formerly Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media or EERM) in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) 4.3.0.x, and Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders (EEFF) 3.2.x through 4.2.x, uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for local users to obtain passwords via a brute force attack.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8518?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mcafee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders, Mcafee File and Removable Media Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8518?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8518 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8518 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2014-8565, GHSA-j89r-327h-pvjm.