CVE-2017-3968: mcafee network_data_loss_prevention Session Fixation
CVSS: 9.1v3.0CriticalModified
Published 13-06-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-3968 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Session Fixation vulnerability in mcafee network_data_loss_prevention. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.50%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 7.5–9.1
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:LDiffers
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.50% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mcafee4 products
- network_data_loss_prevention< 9.3.4.1.5
- network data loss prevention (ndlp)≥ 9.3, < 9.3.4.1.5 Hotfix 1201697_47868
- network security management (nsm)≥ 8, < 8.2.7.42.2
- network_security_manager< 8.2.7.42.2
1 vendor · 4 products
References
2 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10198X Refsource CONFIRM
- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192X Refsource CONFIRM