#VU9081 Authentication bypass in EMC Unisphere


Published: 2017-11-01

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9081

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14375

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EMC Unisphere
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper access controls. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted AMF messages to the target vApp Manager servlet, bypass authentication and create new user accounts with administrative privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update EMC Unisphere to version 8.3.0.10 or 8.4.0.15.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC Unisphere: 8.0.0 - 8.4


External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/70


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.


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