SB2020052206 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Johnson Controls Software House C-CURE 9000 and American Dynamics victor VMS



SB2020052206 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Johnson Controls Software House C-CURE 9000 and American Dynamics victor VMS

Published: May 22, 2020 Updated: May 22, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020052206
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9045)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.