Vulnerability identifier: #VU12999

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: N/A

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 the file /distribution.log (and /home/kos/kbox/src/installation/distribution/kdist.pl) contains "root" password hashes for grub. A remote attacker can read system password.

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.