CVE-2017-8391

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Published at: - 06-05-2017 02:29

Last modified: - 23-01-2023 07:44

Total changes: - 8

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.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Low

Attack complexity

Local

Attack vector

None

Availability

High

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Privileges required

Unchanged

Scope

None

User interaction

5.5

Base score

1.8

3.6

Exploitability score

Impact score

Verification logic

Reference

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
98344-Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
1038410-

Keywords

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Verification logic

Reference

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Common vulnerabilities & exposures

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