#VU6503 Information disclosure in Client Automation - CVE-2017-8391

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6503

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8391

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Client Automation
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: CA

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

The weakness exists due to insecure storage of account credentials by the affected software. a local attacker can access a sensitive file containing account credentials and decrypt a password on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Client Automation: 12 (.9) - 14.0

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External links
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-read...

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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.