Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Emc Scaleio | 2.0.1.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101997Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101997Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8001?
CVE-2017-8001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2017-8001?
CVE-2017-8001 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Scaleio, Linux Linux Kernel.