CVE-2014-8527 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 3.6 Published Updated

Local attackers can access sensitive information and modify data in McAfee Network DLP due to plain text password storage.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-8527?

CVE-2014-8527 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

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information and affect integrity via vectors related to a "plain text password."

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8527?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8527?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-8527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-662q-6v35-j4q4.

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