CVE-2017-8391

Description

The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ca.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410 vdb entry
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20170504-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-os-installation-mgmt.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8391?
CVE-2017-8391 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8391?
To fix CVE-2017-8391, 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-2017-8391 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8391 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.
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