Vulnerability identifier: #VU10595

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1216

CWE-ID: CWE-259

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMAX Virtual Appliance Manager
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness due to the use of the undocumented default account with a default password. A remote attacker can log in with the hard-coded password, gain unauthorized access to the targeted system and conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMAX Virtual Appliance Manager: 8.4

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/att-38/DSA-2018-024.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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