Vulnerability identifier: #VU12106

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4983

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EMC Data Domain
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper security restrictions. A local attacker can obtain the Security Office (SO) user's public key and use the key to login with SO privileges.

Mitigation
Update to versions 5.7.3 or 6.0.1.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC Data Domain: 5.2 - 6.0

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External links
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038404

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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