Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Johnson Controls Software House C-CURE 9000 and American Dynamics victor VMS

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU28179

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9045

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the credentials of the user performing the installation or upgrade are saved in a file. A remote authenticated attacker can obtain this credential because the install log file persists after the installation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

American Dynamics victor Video Management System: 5.2

Software House C•CURE 9000: 2.70

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:johnson_controls:american_dynamics_victor_video_management_system:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:johnson_controls:software_house_c•cure_9000:2.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-20-142-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.