HIGH CVSS 8.0
Published: 2017-05-17

CVE-2017-4014

mcafee network_data_loss_prevention Security Advisory (CVE-2017-4014)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-4014 impacting mcafee network_data_loss_prevention. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Session Side jacking vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to view, add, and remove users via modification of the HTTP request.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mcafee / network_data_loss_prevention
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-384

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-4014 impacting mcafee network_data_loss_prevention.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-4014.yaml
id: cve-2017-4014

info:
  name: mcafee network_data_loss_prevention - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-4014 affecting mcafee network_data_loss_prevention.
    Evaluation: Session Side jacking vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to view, add, a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-4014
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.0
    cve-id: CVE-2017-4014
    cwe-id: CWE-384
  tags: cve,cve-2017-4014,mcafee,network_data_loss_prevent,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "network_data_loss_prevention"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-4014.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-4014
# Target: mcafee network_data_loss_prevention | CVSS: 8.0 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-4014 (mcafee network_data_loss_prevention)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mcafee network_data_loss_prevention scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-4014.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-4014
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install network_data_loss_prevent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade network_data_loss_prevent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update network_data_loss_prevent

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i network_data_loss_prevent 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i network_data_loss_prevent

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-4014 in mcafee network_data_loss_prevention?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mcafee network_data_loss_prevention packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-4014?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-4014?

CVE-2017-4014 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.0
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-4014
Weakness CWE-384
Vendor mcafee
Product network_data_loss_prevention
Published 2017-05-17
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H