CVE-2017-8371: Medium severity schneider electric ecostruxure data center expert vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert<=7.3.1

Event History

Apr 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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