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CVE-2020-7339
McAfee Database Security vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A cryptographic vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-7339 was discovered in McAfee Database Security Server and Sensor versions prior to 4.8.0. The vulnerability involves the use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm, specifically related to a SHA1 signed certificate (CVE Mitre, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from the implementation of SHA1 signed certificates in the system's cryptographic infrastructure. This represents a significant security risk as SHA1 has been considered cryptographically weak for several years (CVE Mitre).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker on the same local network to intercept communication between the Server and Sensors, compromising the security of data exchanges (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires the attacker to be present on the same local network as the affected systems to potentially exploit the weakness in the SHA1 signed certificate (CVE Mitre).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in McAfee Database Security Server and Sensor version 4.8.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (NVD).

Additional resources


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