VDB-110028 · CVE-2017-8001 · BID 101997

EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x on Linux Log File credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation results in credentials management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-8001. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x on Linux. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 11/20/2017. The weakness was presented 11/28/2017 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-8001 since 04/21/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/11/2019). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101997†). See VDB-110029 and VDB-110030 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
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Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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04/21/2017 🔍
11/20/2017 +213 days 🔍
11/28/2017 +8 days 🔍
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11/30/2017 +2 days 🔍
12/11/2019 +741 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dellemc.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-8001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110028
SecurityFocus: 101997 - EMC ScaleIO CVE-2017-8001 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/28/2017 15:44
Updated: 12/11/2019 08:12
Changes: 11/28/2017 15:44 (62), 12/11/2019 08:12 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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