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2.1

McAfee NDLP may reveal private data via error messages

CVE-2014-8536 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention software can show error messages that include sensitive information, and anyone with local access to the system could read them. This could expose private data unintentionally. Apply the latest software update or patch to stop the messages from leaking data.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mcafee network_data_loss_prevention <= 9.2.1
8.6
9.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.2.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading unspecified error messages.
McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.2.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading unspecified error messages.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published29 Oct 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-8536 · NVD
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