CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3278

First published: Tue Oct 01 2013(Updated: )

EMC VPLEX before VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.2 SP1 uses cleartext for storage of the LDAP/AD bind password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the management-server configuration file.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC GeoSynchrony<=5.2
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony
Dell EMC VPLEX
EMC VPLEX Metro

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3278?

    CVE-2013-3278 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information via cleartext storage of LDAP/AD bind passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3278?

    To fix CVE-2013-3278, upgrade to VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.2 SP1 or a later version that resolves this issue.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-3278?

    CVE-2013-3278 affects users of EMC VPLEX systems running versions of GeoSynchrony prior to 5.2 SP1.

  • What type of data is exposed in CVE-2013-3278?

    CVE-2013-3278 allows local users to access sensitive LDAP/AD bind passwords stored in cleartext in the management-server configuration file.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3278?

    There is no officially documented workaround for CVE-2013-3278; the recommended action is to upgrade the affected software.

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