CVE-2017-3962
CVE-2017-3962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-916.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-916
- Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-3962?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-3962?
- CVE-2017-3962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-3962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-3962?
- CVE-2017-3962 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-3962?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-3962 published?
- CVE-2017-3962 was published on 2018-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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