#VU49362 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in GigaVUE-OS


Published: 2021-01-05 | Updated: 2021-01-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49362

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-23249

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GigaVUE-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Gigamon

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores a Redis database password in plaintext. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to obtain Redis database credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GigaVUE-OS: 5.4 - 5.9


External links
http://community.gigamon.com/gigamoncp/s/article/Field-Notice-Gigamon-addressing-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-GigaVUE-OS


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged 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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