SSH host keys generation vulnerability in the server in McAfee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server (TIE Server) 1.3.0, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via acquiring keys from another environment.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from mcafee organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-10-03T22:01:04.110
2024-11-21T04:11:06.960
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | mcafee | threat_intelligence_exchange_server | ≤ 2.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | mcafee | threat_intelligence_exchange_server | ≤ 2.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | mcafee | threat_intelligence_exchange_server | 1.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | mcafee | threat_intelligence_exchange_server | 2.2.0 | Yes |
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