SB2017091902 - Authentication bypass in EMC Data Protection Advisor



SB2017091902 - Authentication bypass in EMC Data Protection Advisor

Published: September 19, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017091902
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of hardcoded password (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8013)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication to the target system.

The weakness exists in the EMC DPA Application service due to user of hard-coded passwords for undocumented accounts, including administrative accounts. A remote attacker can use REST APIs to bypass authentication under the context of the Administrator and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.