CVE-2017-8001

Description

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. In a Linux environment, one of the support scripts saves the credentials of the ScaleIO MDM user who executed the script in clear text in temporary log files. The temporary files may potentially be read by an unprivileged user with access to the server where the script was executed to recover exposed credentials.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a EMC ScaleIO EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101997 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8001?
CVE-2017-8001 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8001?
To fix CVE-2017-8001, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8001 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8001?
CVE-2017-8001 affects n/a EMC ScaleIO EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x.
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