CVE-2018-11050: High severity Dell EMC NetWorker vulnerability
Dell EMC NetWorker versions between 9.0 and 9.1.1.8 through 9.2.1.3, and the version 18.1.0.1 contain a Clear-Text authentication over network vulnerability in the Rabbit MQ Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP) component. User credentials are sent unencrypted to the remote AMQP service. An unauthenticated attacker in the same network collision domain, could potentially sniff the password from the network and use it to access the component using the privileges of the compromised user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11050?
CVE-2018-11050 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of user credentials over an unencrypted network.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11050?
To fix CVE-2018-11050, upgrade to a patched version of Dell EMC NetWorker that resolves the clear-text authentication vulnerability.
Which versions of Dell EMC NetWorker are affected by CVE-2018-11050?
CVE-2018-11050 affects Dell EMC NetWorker versions from 9.0 to 9.1.1.8, and also version 18.1.0.1.
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2018-11050?
The Rabbit MQ Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP) component is vulnerable in CVE-2018-11050.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11050?
CVE-2018-11050 is categorized as a clear-text authentication vulnerability that exposes user credentials.