CVE-2014-8533

7.5 · HIGH

Published Oct 29, 2014 mcafee EPSS 2.17% (81th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Overview

CVE-2014-8533 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee network_data_loss_prevention. It was published on October 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to ICMP redirection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update network_data_loss_prevention to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
mcafee	network_data_loss_prevention	0	Affected

References

Ref kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10053 Ref kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10053

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8533?

CVE-2014-8533 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee network_data_loss_prevention. It was published on October 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8533?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8533?

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