CVE-2016-6648: Medium severity EMC RecoverPoint vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2017
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Updated

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.

Affected Software

3 affected components
EMC RecoverPoint<=4.4.1.0
EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines<=4.0
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines<=4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade EMC RecoverPoint to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0

Event History

Feb 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?

To fix CVE-2016-6648, upgrade EMC RecoverPoint to version 4.4.1.1 or later, or EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines to version 5.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 affects users running EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions prior to 5.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability caused by incorrect permissions on a system file.

5

Can a malicious administrator exploit CVE-2016-6648?

Yes, a malicious administrator with configuration privileges can exploit CVE-2016-6648 to access sensitive information.

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