VDB-68089 · CVE-2014-8531 · SB10044

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention 8.6/9.2.0/9.2.1 TLS/SSL cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention 8.6/9.2.0/9.2.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component TLS/SSL Handler. This manipulation causes cryptographic issue. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8531. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention 8.6/9.2.0/9.2.1 (Data Loss Prevention Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component TLS/SSL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The TLS/SSL Server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 uses weak cipher algorithms, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 10/27/2014 as SB10044 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at kc.mcafee.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-8531 since 10/29/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98432) and SecurityFocus (BID 70831†). The entries VDB-2600, VDB-9959, VDB-9960 and VDB-9961 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Data Loss Prevention Software

Vendor

McAfee

Name

Network Data Loss Prevention

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.mcafee.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/27/2014 🔍
10/29/2014 +2 days 🔍
10/29/2014 +0 days 🔍
10/30/2014 +1 days 🔍
11/04/2014 +5 days 🔍
07/06/2017 +975 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: SB10044
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8531 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8531
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68089
X-Force: 98432 - McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) algorithms code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70831 - McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention CVE-2014-8531 Weak Encryption Algorithm Security Weakness

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2014 08:19
Updated: 07/06/2017 08:12
Changes: 11/04/2014 08:19 (54), 07/06/2017 08:12 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:883:103

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