CVE-2017-3965 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability, known as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) or Session Riding, has been discovered in the web interface of McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to version 8.2.7.42.2. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to carry out unauthorized actions, such as obtaining internal system data or manipulating the database, by exploiting specifically crafted URLs.

Understanding CVE-2017-3965

This CVE involves a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) that allows attackers to perform unauthorized tasks through specially crafted URLs.

What is CVE-2017-3965?

CVE-2017-3965 is a CSRF vulnerability in the web interface of McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before version 8.2.7.42.2, enabling remote attackers to execute unauthorized actions.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3965

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3965

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) or Session Riding
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Network Security Management (NSM)
Vendor: McAfee
Versions Affected: Custom version 8.2
Versions Less Than: 8.2.7.42.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted URLs to perform unauthorized actions on the targeted system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3965 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee Network Security Management to version 8.2.7.42.2 or higher.
Monitor and restrict access to the web interface.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and awareness of CSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

McAfee has released patches to address the CSRF vulnerability in Network Security Management.
Regularly check for security updates and apply them promptly.