CVE-2018-1217: Critical severity Dell EMC Avamar vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2018
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Updated

Avamar Installation Manager in Dell EMC Avamar Server 7.3.1, 7.4.1, and 7.5.0, and Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0 and 2.1, is affected by a missing access control check vulnerability which could potentially allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read or change the Local Download Service (LDLS) credentials. The LDLS credentials are used to connect to Dell EMC Online Support. If the LDLS configuration was changed to an invalid configuration, then Avamar Installation Manager may not be able to connect to Dell EMC Online Support web site successfully. The remote unauthenticated attacker can also read and use the credentials to login to Dell EMC Online Support, impersonating the AVI service actions using those credentials.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dell EMC Avamar=7.3.1
Dell EMC Avamar=7.4.1
Dell EMC Avamar=7.5.0
Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance=2.0
Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance=2.1

Event History

Apr 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1217?

CVE-2018-1217 is a vulnerability in Avamar Installation Manager in Dell EMC Avamar Server 7.3.1, 7.4.1, and 7.5.0, and Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0 and 2.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1217?

The severity of CVE-2018-1217 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2018-1217 affect Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance?

CVE-2018-1217 affects Dell EMC Avamar Server 7.3.1, 7.4.1, and 7.5.0, and Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0 and 2.1.

4

What is the recommended fix for CVE-2018-1217?

To fix CVE-2018-1217, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Dell EMC.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1217?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1217 on the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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