Vulnerability identifier: #VU12997

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1242

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RecoverPoint
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker with access to the boxmgmt administrative menu can use the ssh command when logging in as boxmgmt and running an internal command and display the contents of files from the file system which are accessible to the boxmgmt user.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.1.2 or 5.1.1.3.

Vulnerable software versions

RecoverPoint: All versions

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External links
http://www.foregenix.com/blog/foregenix-identify-multiple-dellemc-recoverpoint-zero-day-vulnerabili...

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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.