CVE-2017-8011: Critical severity dell emc m&r vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2017
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Updated

EMC ViPR SRM, EMC Storage M&R, EMC VNX M&R, EMC M&R for SAS Solution Packs (EMC ViPR SRM prior to 4.1, EMC Storage M&R prior to 4.1, EMC VNX M&R all versions, EMC M&R (Watch4Net) for SAS Solution Packs all versions) contain undocumented accounts with default passwords for Webservice Gateway and RMI JMX components. A remote attacker with the knowledge of the default password may potentially use these accounts to run arbitrary web service and remote procedure calls on the affected system.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell Emc M\&r
Dell EMC Storage Monitoring and Reporting=4.0.2
Dell EMC ViPR SRM<=4.0.2
Dell Emc Vnx Monitoring And Reporting

Event History

Jul 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8011?

CVE-2017-8011 has a high severity due to the presence of undocumented accounts with default passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8011?

To fix CVE-2017-8011, change the default passwords of the undocumented accounts and implement access controls.

3

Which EMC products are affected by CVE-2017-8011?

CVE-2017-8011 affects EMC ViPR SRM versions prior to 4.1, EMC Storage M&R versions prior to 4.1, and all versions of EMC VNX M&R.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2017-8011?

The risks of CVE-2017-8011 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential manipulation of data.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2017-8011?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-8011, so patching the affected software is recommended.

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