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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2017.0188 A vulnerability has been identified in McAfee Network Security Manager 6 November 2017 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: McAfee Network Security Manager Operating System: Windows Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2016-8029 Member content until: Wednesday, December 6 2017 OVERVIEW A vulnerability has been identified in McAfee Network Security Manager prior to versions 8.3.7.64 and 9.1.7.11. [1] IMPACT The vendor has provided the following details regarding the vulnerabilities: "CVE-2016-8029 Exploitation of authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) in all versions before 8.2.7.71.1 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request parameter." [1] MITIGATION McAfee recommends users upgrade to the latest versions outlined in the table below. [1] "NSM Software Type Version Release Date 8.1 N/A Upgrade to version 9.1. 8.3 Maintenance Release 3 8.3.7.64 October 31, 2017 9.1 General Availability 9.1.7.11 July 13, 2017" [1] REFERENCES [1] McAfee Security Bulletin - Network Security Manager update fixes exploitation of authorization vulnerability in the web interface (CVE-2016-8029) https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10210 AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBWf/L94x+lLeg9Ub1AQhwzhAAkyWOxOd3VAjAW/cAcp5VDC/hOE2nKZbp qtPOF1tvcncxknyYrAcS5RSnNwNJ2RSFFjFG/ca028o0P5cFJ5OQGa57EWBfxv5w j9mQtmHF8jWmP5OCd4aaCcDesHOT+sU/rHAGqFN2n3ZprbIrOZrtEFZSm+E6/Dsg 2Hs/srDX2uPoCL9ShzZFLcYEDj8Zd6BnJBC8Sa2SXg9oECOAxCx0xh0se8HJYJIK ljJVRmx+X8g49GrFtocuoCz4W2WuF6327hFndZaZZ2BNJ3Ku9piRh+kNQB6qbKxr ifqhAx7ujkRKZezHzu5XOK+/w6NpuJ6VPl7ty14+/LRcYy5T9nZtFe6euPfjYIj/ CCx6apO1mamIdaWyTmIQCtsg+t5oe9So8NOd65U1PpB+ox3lRfaXevGcFYdlXhW/ NUfT2yoHpCqluBzeVwzODRKuRIkJFOigW57PVqLV6KYo/UzJdrsBxbpQK+x/mENK HS9vdm3EeAbHo5YQ8SFQuahhu8Cz7aEuTc/qIei7o10PTu+z7Wk92ZcwwAa3M/jZ 5RL54IMoD+c92uxn/VIbPuYUvoYQT4A/a0PkXI4Gy9OyMNtHsxw8EcYxS7OXfUAm nK29j563ibEtkXZntlr9QaNFlw+iNuLBENCXEuaSo0JPamN1iEsWoFEhP64YaPMJ Rru/PInddv4= =T7Rv -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----