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CVE-2014-8518

2.1 · LOW

The (1) Removable Media and (2) CD and DVD encryption offsite access options (formerly Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media or EERM) in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) 4.3.0.x,…

Published Oct 29, 2014mcafeeCWE-255EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2014-8518 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders. It was published on October 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The (1) Removable Media and (2) CD and DVD encryption offsite access options (formerly Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media or EERM) in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) 4.3.0.x, and Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders (EEFF) 3.2.x through 4.2.x, uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for local users to obtain passwords via a brute force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders 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

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References

Refkc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10089Refkc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10089

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8518?

CVE-2014-8518 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders. It was published on October 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-8518?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8518?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8518?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-8518 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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