SB2017051013 - Information disclosure in CA Client Automation



SB2017051013 - Information disclosure in CA Client Automation

Published: May 10, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051013
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8391)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insecure storage of account credentials by the affected software. a local attacker can access a sensitive file containing account credentials and decrypt a password on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.