First published: Wed Oct 16 2013(Updated: )
EMC Atmos before 2.1.4 has a blank password for the PostgreSQL account, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive administrative information via a database-server connection.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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EMC Atmos | <=2.1.3 |
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CVE-2013-3279 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and sensitive information exposure.
To fix CVE-2013-3279, upgrade to EMC Atmos version 2.1.4 or later, which addresses the blank password issue for the PostgreSQL account.
CVE-2013-3279 affects EMC Atmos versions up to and including 2.1.3.
The risks associated with CVE-2013-3279 include unauthorized access to sensitive administrative information via a vulnerable database connection.
Yes, CVE-2013-3279 can be exploited remotely due to the unprotected PostgreSQL account.