CVE-2016-0904: Infoleak

Published Sep 21, 2016
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Updated

Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar Server before 7.3.0-233 use the same encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and obtain sensitive client-server traffic information by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
EMC Avamar Server<=7.3.0

Event History

Sep 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0904?

CVE-2016-0904 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive client-server traffic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0904?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0904, it is recommended to upgrade to EMC Avamar Server version 7.3.0-233 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-0904 have on affected systems?

CVE-2016-0904 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information by exploiting the use of the same encryption key across different installations.

4

Which versions of Avamar are affected by CVE-2016-0904?

CVE-2016-0904 affects all versions of EMC Avamar Server prior to 7.3.0-233.

5

Can CVE-2016-0904 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0904 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to defeat cryptographic protections.

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