CVE-2018-1237

Description

Dell EMC ScaleIO versions prior to 2.5, contain improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on the Light installation Agent (LIA). This component is deployed on every server in the ScaleIO cluster and is used for central management of ScaleIO nodes. A remote malicious user, having network access to LIA, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to launch brute force guessing of user names and passwords of user accounts on the LIA.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: Dell EMC ScaleIO
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/59 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1237?
CVE-2018-1237 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1237?
To fix CVE-2018-1237, 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-2018-1237 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1237 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-2018-1237?
CVE-2018-1237 affects Dell EMC ScaleIO.
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