#VU28179 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in American Dynamics victor Video Management System and Software House C•CURE 9000


Published: 2020-05-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28179

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9045

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
American Dynamics victor Video Management System
Other software / Other software solutions
Software House C•CURE 9000
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Johnson Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to view the password on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the credentials of the user performing the installation or upgrade are saved in a file. A remote authenticated attacker can obtain this credential because the install log file persists after the installation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

American Dynamics victor Video Management System: 5.2

Software House C•CURE 9000: 2.70


External links
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-20-142-01


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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