Vulnerability Description
A Code Injection vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Live Safe versions prior to 16.0.3 and McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) versions prior to 3.11.599.3 allows network attackers to perform a malicious file execution via a HTTP backend-response.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Livesafe | <= 16.0.2 |
| Mcafee | Security Scan Plus | <= 3.11.599.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS102723Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100100Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS102723Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100100Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3897?
CVE-2017-3897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A Code Injection vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Live Safe versions prior to 16.0.3 and McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) versions prior to 3.11.599.3 allo...
How severe is CVE-2017-3897?
CVE-2017-3897 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Livesafe, Mcafee Security Scan Plus.