Unprotected storage of credentials in NVIDIA License System



Published: 2022-02-15
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21818
CWE-ID CWE-256
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		NVIDIA License System
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Unprotected storage of credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU60594

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21818

CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in the installation scripts for the DLS virtual appliance. A remote user can access other users’ credentials.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NVIDIA License System: before 1.1

External links

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5319


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.



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