Vulnerability Description
Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar Server before 7.3.0-233 use the same encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and obtain sensitive client-server traffic information by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emc | Avamar Server | <= 7.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/31Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93026
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036844
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/31Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93026
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036844
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0904?
CVE-2016-0904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar Server before 7.3.0-233 use the same encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to d...
How severe is CVE-2016-0904?
CVE-2016-0904 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Avamar Server.