How severe is CVE-2017-3972?

CVE-2017-3972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-3972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3972?

CVE-2017-3972 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3972?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-3972 published?

CVE-2017-3972 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3972

CVE-2017-3972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Manager
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server banner leaking potentially sensitive or security relevant information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3972?: Infrastructure-based foot printing vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server banner leaking potentially sensitive or security relevant information.
How severe is CVE-2017-3972?: CVE-2017-3972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-3972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3972?: CVE-2017-3972 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-3972 published?: CVE-2017-3972 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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