First published: Fri Mar 28 2014(Updated: )
The GUI in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3 does not properly validate session-timeout values, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony | =4.0 | |
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony | =5.0 | |
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony | =5.1 | |
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony | =5.2 | |
Dell EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony | =5.2.1 |
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CVE-2014-0633 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2014-0633, upgrade EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony to version 5.3 or later.
CVE-2014-0633 can be exploited by remote attackers leveraging unattended workstations.
CVE-2014-0633 affects EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony versions 4.x and 5.x prior to 5.3.
The primary risk of CVE-2014-0633 is the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.