What is CVE-2017-3971?

CVE-2017-3971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Management (Nsm), classified under Inadequate Encryption Strength. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2018-04-04.

How severe is CVE-2017-3971?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Management (Nsm)

CVE-2017-3971

Cryptanalysis vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to view confidential information via insecure use of RC4 encryption cyphers.

EPSS: 0.003 (23.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Mcafee Network Security Management (Nsm) — versions 8.2
Mcafee Network_security_manager

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-326 — Inadequate Encryption Strength

References

trellixpsirt@trellix.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3971?: CVE-2017-3971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Management (Nsm), classified under Inadequate Encryption Strength. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2018-04-04.
How severe is CVE-2017-3971?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.