CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8371

First published: Sun Apr 30 2017(Updated: )

Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert before 7.4.0 uses cleartext RAM storage for passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert<=7.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8371?

    CVE-2017-8371 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8371?

    To fix CVE-2017-8371, upgrade your Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert software to version 7.4.0 or later.

  • What are the risks of CVE-2017-8371?

    The risks of CVE-2017-8371 include the exposure of passwords stored in cleartext, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-8371?

    CVE-2017-8371 affects users of Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert versions prior to 7.4.0.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-8371?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-8371 can occur through remote attacks that leverage cleartext password storage.

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