CVE-2017-8391 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ca	Client Automation	r12.9
Linux	Linux Kernel	All versions
Microsoft	Windows	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-contVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-contVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8391?

CVE-2017-8391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2017-8391?

CVE-2017-8391 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8391?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ca Client Automation, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.