CVE-2021-36317
21.12.2021, 17:15
Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| dell | emc_avamar_server | 19.4 |
| dell | emc_powerprotect_data_protection_appliance | 2.7 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-256 - Plaintext Storage of a PasswordStoring a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise.
- CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.