Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8391
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.
Products affected by CVE-2017-8391
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Linux » Linux Kernel
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r14.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Linux » Linux Kernel
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:client_automation:r14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Linux » Linux Kernel
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8391
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8391
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8391
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8391
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344
CA Client Automation CVE-2017-8391 Local Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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
CA20170504-01: Security Notice for CA Client Automation OS Installation ManagementVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
CA Client Automation Insecure Password Storage in OS Installation Management Component Lets Local Users View Passwords - SecurityTracker
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