CVE-2017-3969 SB10192 - Network Security Management (NSM) - Abuse of communication channels vulnerability

High 8.2 Published Updated

Man-in-the-middle attackers can decrypt messages due to inadequate SSL implementation in McAfee Network Security Management.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-3969?

CVE-2017-3969 is a high-severity vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM), published on 4 Apr 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Abuse of communication channels vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt messages via an inadequate implementation of SSL.

Weakness: CWE-417

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee Network Security Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-3969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f28g-v75h-r3g8.

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