CVE-2018-12331: High severity quest kace systems management appliance vulnerability

Published Jun 17, 2018
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Updated

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in ECOS System Management Appliance (aka SMA) 5.2.68 allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to compromise authentication keys and configurations via IP spoofing during "Easy Enrollment."

Affected Software

1 affected component
ECOS System Management Appliance=5.2.68

Event History

Jun 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12331?

CVE-2018-12331 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through authentication bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12331?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12331, update the ECOS System Management Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-12331?

CVE-2018-12331 can be exploited by a man-in-the-middle attacker leveraging IP spoofing to compromise authentication keys.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-12331?

CVE-2018-12331 primarily affects users of the ECOS System Management Appliance version 5.2.68.

5

When was CVE-2018-12331 disclosed?

CVE-2018-12331 was disclosed in 2018, highlighting significant security concerns in the specified software.

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